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Ipratropium (Nasal)

Brand Names : Atrovent

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Anticholinergic, nasal
Description

Ipratropium (i-pra-TROE-pee-um) nasal spray is used to relieve runny nose (rhinorrhea).

The 0.03% nasal solution is used to relieve a runny nose associated with allergic and nonallergic perennial rhinitis. However, it does not relieve the nasal congestion, sneezing, or postnasal drip associated with allergic or nonallergic perennial rhinitis.

The 0.06% nasal solution is used for 4 days to relieve a runny nose associated with the common cold. However, it does not relieve the nasal congestion or sneezing associated with the common cold.

When this medicine is sprayed into your nose, it works by preventing the glands in your nose from producing large amounts of fluid.

Ipratropium is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Nasal
  • Nasal solution (nasal spray) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Atrovent

In Canada -

  • Atrovent

   

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