DOWVENT
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE · by MARTIN DOW
Composition
Inhaler: Per dose: Ipratropium bromide 40 mcg; metered dose inhaler; 200 doses. Nebulizer Soln: Ipratropium bromide 250 mcg/ ml; 1 ml vial; single use nebulizer soln. Nebulizer Soln: Ipratropium Bromide 500 mcg/2 ml vial;single use nebulizer soln. HFA Inhaler: Ipratropium
Indications & Dosage
Reversible bronchospasm in chronic obstruction pulmonary disease and chronic asthma: Adults: Inhaler: 1 or 2 puffs 3 or 4 times daily. Children 3-6 yr: 1 puff 3 times daily; 6-12 yr:1 or 2 puffs 3 times daily. Adults: Nebulizer Soln: 0.4-2 ml by nebulizer up to four times daily. Children above 3 yr: 0.4-2 ml by nebulizer up to three times daily.
Precautions
Cardiovascular disorder, bladder outflow obstruction, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy.First dose should be inhaled under close medical supervision. Protect eyes from nebulised drug or powder.
Side Effects
Headache, nausea, constipation, dry mouth,urinary retention, occasional paradoxical bronchospasm, tachycardia, arrhythmias.