Iprex 20 mcg/puff (Inhaler)
200 metered doses: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ipratropium bromide |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD
- Reversible airway obstruction in asthma
- Chronic reversible airway obstruction in asthma and COPD
- Treatment of acute bronchospasm
Pharmacology
- Quaternary ammonium compound
- Anticholinergic properties
- Inhibition of vagal reflexes
- Antagonizes the action of acetylcholine
- Prevents increase in intracellular concentration of cyclic GMP
Dosage
- Adult dosage
- Children dosage
- Dosage for acute bronchospasm
- Daily dose limitations for adults and children
- Nebulizer solution administration instructions
- Inhaler administration instructions
Administration
- Steps for effective inhaler use
- Supervised administration for children
- Cleaning instructions for inhaler
Interaction
- Concomitant use with other bronchodilators
- Effectiveness evaluation with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives
- Hypersensitivity to ipratropium or related products
- Hypersensitivity to soya lecithin or related products
Side Effects
- Common side effects of nebulizer solution
- Uncommon side effects of nebulizer solution
- Severe and potentially life-threatening effects of inhaler
- Symptomatic adverse effects of inhaler
- Adverse effects observed during clinical practice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety during pregnancy not established
- Benefits versus hazards assessment during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion into breast milk
- Caution for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Close medical supervision during initial dosing
- Caution in patients with specific medical conditions
- Hypersensitivity reactions and ocular complications
- Correct administration and use of nebulizer solution
- Temporary blurring of vision and narrow-angle glaucoma risk with inhaler
- Use of other inhaled drugs
- Not indicated for initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm
- Immediate hypersensitivity reactions
Overdose Effects
- Acute overdosage by inhalation unlikely
- Systemic absorption after inhalation
- Side effects of high oral doses
Therapeutic Class
- Anticholinergic bronchodilators
Storage Conditions
- Fresh ampoule for each dose
- Ampoule storage
- Temperature limitations