Atrovent (Ipratropium Bromide 20mcg) Inhaler

£21.49

  • PRIOR DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED BY OWN GP FOR ORDER TO BE APPROVED!
  • For People With Chronic Asthma Or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Opens Up Airways, Making It Easier To Breathe
  • Active Ingredient: Ipratropium Bromide
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  • Includes Free Prescription

PRIOR DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED BY OWN GP FOR ORDER TO BE APPROVED!

The Atrovent inhaler, containing 20mcg of Ipratropium Bromide, is designed to be taken as a regular medication, every day, to keep the airways open all the time and the breathing difficulties at bay.

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Atrovent Asthma

Atrovent Asthma contains a medicine called ipratropium bromide. Belonging to a group of medicines called anticholinergics, it acts as a bronchodilator. It’s primarily used to make breathing easier in people who suffer from atrovent copd, otherwise known as chronic bronchitis.

When Atrovent asthma is used, it opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs, allowing the user to breathe easier.

Atrovent Asthma inhaler is a CFC free product, meaning they don’t contain a compound called chlorofluorocarbon, which contains carbon, chlorine and fluorine. In recent years it has been phased out of manufacturing after studies found it has a harmful impact to the ozone layer.

Atrovent Classification

Atrovent classification is under the category of an anticholinergic bronchodilator. When administered, an anticholinergic bronchodilator works by binding to muscarinic receptors and blocking the action of acetylcholine.

There are three types of common used bronchodilators:

  • Beta-2 agonists, such as salbutamol, salmeterol, formoterol and vilanterol
  • Anticholinergics (Atrovent classification), such as ipratropium, tiotropium, aclidinium and glycopyrronium
  • Theophylline

For further information about Atrovent classification, click here to be taken to the patient information leaflet.

Atrovent COPD

Using Atrovent COPD to treat and prevent symptoms works like this:

Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator which, according to animal studies, inhibits the reflexes mediated by the vagal nerve because it blocks the action of acetylcholine.

By preventing calcium ions from entering muscle cells of the lungs, Atrovent COPD helps relax the airways.

Atrovent COPD claims that lung function is significantly improved and was sustained for two to four hours in the majority of patients. Furthermore, people taking Atrovent COPD had improved lung function for duration of the study, eighty five days.

Atrovent 20 mgc

The Atrovent 20 mgc contain 20 micrograms of ipratropium bromide. This is the main strength that is prescribed for treating symptoms of COPD.

Each Atrovent 20 mgc inhaler contains two hundred puffs, with each puff containing 20 micrograms.

What Is Atrovent Used For?

A common question is “What is Atrovent used for?”

The Atrovent inhaler is used for controlling and preventing the symptoms of the ongoing lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD. Controlling these symptoms; wheezing, shortness of breath, can decrease the time lost from work or school.

COPD is one of the main uses in what is atrovent used for. Atrovent inhalers may also be use as off-label for other conditions. Off-label means that when a drug is approved to treat one condition and is used to treat a different condition.

Further information about “What is Atrovent used for?” can be found in the patient information leaflet or from your doctor.

How To Take Atrovent

Always follow the advice and guidance given to you by your doctor when taking this medicine. If you’re not sure about how to take Atrovent inhaler check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

The following is a guide on how to take Atrovent inhaler.

  • Remove the cap from the mouthpiece
  • Hold the inhaler as shown in the patient information leaflet and breathe out gently
  • Straight away put the mouthpiece in your mouth
    • Hold the mouthpiece with your lips
    • Start breathing in slowly and deeply through your mouth
    • Press the top of the inhaler firmly, releasing one puff of the medicine
    • Keep breathing in
  • Hold your breath for as long as comfortable
    • If possible hold your breath for ten seconds
    • Then breath out slowly
  • If you’re having more than one puff, wait at least one minute before the next
    • Then repeat steps two, three and four
  • After use, replace the cap on the mouthpiece

If you’re unsure about how to take Atrovent 20 mgc, ask your doctor or pharmacist for further instructions.

Atrovent Dosage

The following is a guide on Atrovent Dosage and how many puffs need to be inhaled by different age groups:

Adults

  • One or two Atrovent dosage puffs to be inhaled three or four times daily
  • Sometimes, in early treatment, up to four puffs at a time may be taken

Children six to twelve years old

  • One or two puffs to be inhaled three times daily

Children under six years

  • One Atrovent dosage puff to be inhaled three times daily

When children are using this medicine they must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Atrovent Overdose

Atrovent Overdose is entirely possible and should be treated as an emergency. Immediately telephone your doctor or your country’s poison centre if you think you may have Atrovent overdose.

This should be followed even if there are no current signs of discomfort or poisoning.

The following signs of Atrovent overdose include:

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision

Atrovent Side Effects

Like with all medicine, Atrovent Side Effects can occur but these aren’t experienced by everyone. If you experience any of these Atrovent side effects, especially if any of them are getting progressively worse, immediately stop and speak to your doctor as soon as possible.

Below is a list of Atrovent Side Effects experienced more, or less when people have taken Atrovent inhaler. For a full list, please refer to the patient information leaflet.

Common

  • Headache
  • Dry mouth, nausea, stomach upset or discomfort
  • Cough and throat irritation

Uncommon

  • Itching, skin rash
  • Swelling throat, chest tightness, dry throat
  • Blurred vision, dilated pupils, sting, red or swollen eyes
  • Mouth or lip sores
  • Diarrhoea, constipation or being sick

Rare

  • Difficulty focusing
  • Nettle rash

Is Atrovent Safe For Babies?

Is atrovent safe for babies?

Yes, atrovent is safe for babies. Atrovent can only be used for the treatment of acute asthma in babies.

Ipratropium bromide should be administered no more frequently than six hourly in children under the age of five.

This medicine should be given exactly s your doctor described. Your doctor will have further answers about “is atrovent safe for babies?”

 

 

Atrovent Inhaler Dosage For Babies

The atrovent inhaler dosage for babies is as follows:

  • One puff to be inhaled three times daily

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult when using this medicine. Your doctor may change the atrovent inhaler dosage for babies depending on how well the medicine is working.

If you are still unsure about the atrovent inhaler dosage for babies, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist for further guidance.

Difference Between Albuterol and Atrovent

A question we are often asked is “What is the difference between albuterol and atrovent?”

Atrovent is used for maintenance and treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. As well as the above, albuterol is used to prevent exercise induced bronchospasm.

Any questions regarding the difference between albuterol and atrovent, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Can You Take Atrovent and Spiriva Together?

Spiriva RespimatCan you take Atrovent and Spiriva together?

Using them together, or more specifically ipratropium and tiotropium together may increase the side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth etc.

If the side effects are a cause for concern, your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that don’t interact.

Further questions about can you take atrovent with Spiriva together should be asked to your doctor. You should not stop using medication without talking to our doctor first.

Atrovent Alternative

The Atrovent inhaler is one of many different inhaler and asthma treatments we have available at My Pharmacy. Before changing inhalers you should consult with your doctor and try to find the best Atrovent alternative for you and your asthma severity.

You may want to consider some of the following as an Atrovent alternative:

Make sure you do not run out of ATROVENT

The inhaler has been designed to deliver 200 puffs of your medicine. However, it is not possible to tell when the inhaler is empty and when the 200 puffs have been used. There may still be a small amount of fluid left over in the container.
Please make sure that your inhaler is replaced after you have taken 200 puffs (usually after 3-4 weeks of regular use)
so that you can be certain that you are getting the right amount of your medicine in each puff.

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Asthma

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.

It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.

There’s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it doesn’t have a big impact on your life.

Symptoms
The main symptoms of asthma are:

wheezing (a whistling sound when breathing)
breathlessness
a tight chest, which may feel like a band is tightening around it
coughing
The symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse. This is known as an asthma attack.

Several conditions can cause similar symptoms, so it’s important to get a proper diagnosis and correct treatment.

Your GP will usually be able to diagnose asthma by asking about symptoms and carrying out some simple tests.

Asthma self-assessment tool

Treatments
Asthma is usually treated by using an inhaler, a small device that lets you breathe in medicines.

The main types are:

reliever inhalers – used when needed to quickly relieve asthma symptoms for a short time
preventer inhalers – used every day to prevent asthma symptoms occurring
Some people also need to take tablets.

Causes and triggers
Asthma is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the breathing tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. This makes the tubes highly sensitive, so they temporarily narrow.

It may occur randomly or after exposure to a trigger. Common asthma triggers include:

allergies – to house dust mites, animal fur or pollen, for example
smoke, pollution and cold air
exercise
infections like colds or flu
Identifying and avoiding your asthma triggers can help you keep your symptoms under control.

Complications
Although asthma can normally be kept under control, it’s still a serious condition that can cause a number of problems.

This is why it’s so important to follow your treatment plan and not ignore your symptoms if they’re getting worse.

Badly controlled asthma can cause problems such as:

feeling tired all the time
underperformance at or absence from work or school
stress, anxiety or depression
disruption of your work and leisure because of unplanned visits to your GP or hospital
lung infections (pneumonia)
delays in growth or puberty in children
There’s also a risk of severe asthma attacks, which can be life-threatening.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, ATROVENT can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Tell your doctor straight away if you notice any the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:

• If after taking ATROVENT you are wheezy or have other difficulties in breathing, do not take any more (unless you have been told to by your doctor). You may need to take a fast-acting reliever inhaler such as salbutamol to help your breathing. Your doctor may decide that you need different medicines to help your breathing

• Allergic reactions – the signs may include skin rash and itching (affects less than 1 in 100 people). In severe cases the signs include swelling of your mouth and face, sudden difficulties in breathing and reduction of your blood pressure. Tightening of your throat (affects less than 1 in
100 people)

• Palpitations (fast or uneven heart beats) or quickening of the heart rate (affects less than 1 in 100 people)

• Increased heart rate or irregular heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation (affects less than 1 in 1000 people)

See your doctor straight away if you have any of these side effects.

The side effects described below have been experienced by people taking ATROVENT and they are listed as either common, uncommon or rare.

Common (affects less than 1 in 10 people)
• Headache, dizziness
• Dry mouth, feeling sick (nausea), stomach upset or discomfort
• Cough and throat irritation when you have just used ATROVENT

Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people)
• Itching, skin rash
• Unexpected tightness of the chest, swelling of the throat, dry throat
• Blurred vision, dilated pupils, glaucoma, painful, stinging, red or swelling of the eyes, see colours or lights
• Diarrhoea, constipation or being sick
• Mouth or lip sores
• Problems passing water (urine), especially if you already have problems passing urine

Rare (affects less than 1 in 1000 people)
• Difficulty focusing
• Nettle rash (urticaria)

If any of the spray accidentally gets into your eyes you may get painful, stinging or red eyes, dilated pupils, blurred vision, see colours or lights. If this happens, talk to your doctor for advice. If you get problems with your eyes at any other time, talk to your doctor for advice. You may be developing glaucoma, which will need treatment straight away. If your eyes are affected in any way do not drive or operate machinery.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly (see
details below). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

United Kingdom
Yellow Card Scheme
Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store

Malta ADR Reporting
Website: www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/adrportal

Patient Information leaflet

Further information can be found on the manufacturers
Paitient Information Leaflet and printed if required.