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Chemical Name: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE (i-pra-TROE-pee-um BROE-mide)
This medicine is an anticholinergic agent used to prevent the symptoms of
emphysema or chronic bronchitis. It may also be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions
including glaucoma, prostate problems, or difficulty urinating, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE MAY COME with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this
medicine. BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE, be sure that the canister is properly
inserted into the inhaler unit and SHAKE WELL. AVOID SPRAYING THIS MEDICINE IN
YOUR EYES. Exhale (breathe out), slowly and completely. UNLESS YOUR DOCTOR HAS
TOLD YOU OTHERWISE, position the mouthpiece between your lips and try to rest
your tongue flat. If your doctor instructed you to use a special spacing device,
follow those directions. As you start to take a slow, deep breath, press the
canister and mouthpiece together at exactly the same time to administer a dose
of this medicine. Continue inhaling (breathing in) slowly and deeply and hold
your breath for as long as comfortable, then exhale (breathe out) slowly through
pursed lips or through your nose. If more than 1 inhalation is to be used, wait
15 seconds and repeat the above process. Shake well before each dose. Rinse your
mouth after using the inhaler to help prevent dry mouth and relieve throat
irritation. KEEP TRACK OF THE NUMBER OF SPRAYS YOU USE and subtract this number
from the number of doses in the container. This will help you know when the
container is becoming empty. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77
degrees F (25 degrees C), away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Avoid excessive humidity. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30
degrees C) is permitted. Do not puncture, break, or burn container, even if it
appears empty. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible,
then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it, if you are
allergic to any ingredient in this product, or if you are allergic to atropine.
SOME BRANDS OF THIS MEDICINE CONTAIN SOYA LECITHIN. If you are allergic to soya
lecithin, soybeans, or peanuts, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if
your brand contains soya lecithin before using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL
NOT STOP AN ASTHMA ATTACK once one has started. IF YOU ARE ALSO USING A
BRONCHODILATOR INHALER, be sure to always carry the bronchodilator inhaler with
you to use during asthma attacks. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS for this medicine to
work. Do not stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor. DO NOT
EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR
AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE
ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are using this medicine. IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY USING
THIS MEDICINE or are having side effects like mouth sores or bad taste, ask your
doctor or pharmacist about using a spacing device. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY
NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nervousness, dizziness,
headache, nausea, upset stomach, dry mouth, throat irritation, or cough. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience a rapid or irregular heart rate. AN ALLERGIC
REACTION to this medicine is unlikely but seek immediate medical attention if it
occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe
dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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