Atrovent Adult UDV TM
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Active ingredients: ipratropium
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATROVENT ADULT UNIT DOSE VIALS ipratropium bromide 500 micrograms/1 mL (as monohydrate) conventional inhalation ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Moderate asthmatic attacks; chronic forms of asthma; asthma in patients with diminished cardiac reserve; chronic obstructive bronchitis with bronchospasm; bronchospasm during or after surgery, use during assisted ventilation with a respirator. Administration of Atrovent via a nebuliser is intended for those patients who cannot use a metered dose aerosol.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Inhalation, conventional
- Inhalation
- Clear, colourless or almost colourless liquid, free from suspending particles and filled into polyethylene ampoules.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 x 1mL ampoules pack
- 30 x 1mL ampoules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ipratropium
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
