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Ipravent Respirator Solution

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsIpratropium
Description
Ipravent Respirator Solution is used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a group of lung conditions that cause blockage of airflow resulting in breathing difficulty), asthma (narrowing of the airways with excessive mucous production). It relaxes and widens the blocked air passages of your lungs and makes breathing easier. Ipravent Respirator Solution may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, cough, throat irritation, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Ipravent Respirator Solution should be administered exactly as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be determined by your doctor based on your clinical condition. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, as it may cause your symptoms to become worse. Ipravent Respirator Solution should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all your current medications to avoid any undesired effects. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ipravent Respirator Solution

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Cough
  • Throat irritation
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Stomach discomfort

Uses of Ipravent Respirator Solution

What is it prescribed for?

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Asthma
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Ipravent Respirator Solution to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Ipravent Respirator Solution remains effective in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Ipravent Respirator Solution.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety studies during pregnancy, the risk to your developing foetus due to the use of Ipravent Respirator Solution is not known. Hence, this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Ipravent Respirator Solution passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid using Ipravent Respirator Solution if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety studies during pregnancy, the risk to your developing foetus due to the use of Ipravent Respirator Solution is not known. Hence, this medicine is not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Ipravent Respirator Solution passes into breastmilk. Hence this medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding unless necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Driving or operating machines

Ipravent Respirator Solution may cause dizziness or blurred vision. If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.

Paradoxical bronchospasm

Paradoxical bronchospasm is a condition of narrowed airways that may occur after treatment with medicines that are meant to relax and open the blocked airways, especially during initial dosing. Ipravent Respirator Solution may cause this condition, resulting in increased wheezing. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience breathing problems and worsening of your condition after using this medicine.

Other medicines

Ipravent Respirator Solution may interact with other medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with this medicine.

For inhalation only

Ipravent Respirator Solution is intended only for inhalation with suitable nebulising devices and should not be taken orally or administered parenterally.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Ipravent Respirator Solution. Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not administer more than the prescribed dose. Contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose with Ipravent Respirator Solution.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition in which your intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside your eyeballs) is abnormally high, which can lead to optic nerve damage and eventual loss of your vision. Ipravent Respirator Solution should be used with caution if you have glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Ipravent Respirator Solution may cause urinary retention (a condition in which you cannot empty all the urine from your bladder). Hence, it should be used with caution if you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland in men that can compress the urinary tube and obstruct urine flow), as it may worsen your condition.

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic life-threatening condition that affects your lungs and digestive system. Ipravent Respirator Solution should be used with caution if you have cystic fibrosis as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Administer Ipravent Respirator Solution as prescribed by your doctor. Do not administer more or less than the prescribed dose. Follow all the instructions given on the information leaflet/package insert. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your symptoms may worsen. Rinse your mouth with water after administering Ipravent Respirator Solution to prevent dry mouth and throat irritation. Avoid using this medicine if the solution is unclear or contains particles. Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go. Ipravent Respirator Solution is not effective in treating an asthma attack that has already started. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat such symptoms. Consult your doctor to understand which medications to be used on a daily basis and which you should use if you have sudden breathing problems (asthma attacks).
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Ipravent Respirator Solution works by relaxing and widening the blocked air passages of your lungs. This results in improved airflow in your lungs and makes breathing easier.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Anti Cholinergic Brochodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Feb 2022

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