What is Ipratropium?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: IpratropiumBrand:
Ipratropium is an anticholinergic drug with similar effects to atropine, but since it is poorly absorbed into the blood, it has few side effects (such as tachycardia) at therapeutic doses. It is available as an inhalant or a nasal spray. It is also used for the reduction of secretions in the lungs.
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How do members experience Ipratropium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 927 | 25 | |
| Emphysema | 51 | 2 | |
| Asthma | 42 | 15 | |
| Bronchiectasis | 36 | 3 | |
| Chronic obstructive bronchitis | 6 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 4 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 3 | |
| Shakiness | 2 | |
| Dehydration | 1 | |
| Dry nasal passages | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 42 |
Member evaluations
Glenn Govednik
evaluated on Apr 04, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for emphysema: Moderate
- Side effects: None
kitkat2055
evaluated on Oct 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for runny nose (rhinorrhea): Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
CombatALS
evaluated on Mar 30, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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