Ipratropium
Brand: Atrovent
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Cough
- Throat irritation
- Headache
Key interactions & cautions
- Adds to other anticholinergic drugs
- Caution with other inhaled bronchodilators
- Avoid spraying near the eyes
- Caution with narrow-angle glaucoma
Counseling points
- Not for sudden quick relief of attacks
- Avoid getting spray in the eyes
- Rinse mouth to reduce dry mouth
- Use on a regular schedule as directed
- Report eye pain or blurred vision
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