Ipravent Respules 2 mL

Ipravent Respules 2 mL is an ipratropium bromide inhalation respule used to help open the airways in people with asthma and other reversible breathing problems. Each Ipravent Respules 2 mL contains 2 mL of solution for nebulization with ipratropium as the active ingredient. Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator, which means it helps relax the muscles around the airways so breathing may become easier.

How it works: Ipratropium blocks certain nerve signals that tighten the airway muscles, which helps the airways stay more open. When inhaled from the Ipravent Respules 2 mL solution, the medicine acts locally in the lungs to reduce bronchospasm and improve airflow.

Ipravent Respules 2 mL is a full respule unit that is meant to be used only when a clinician has decided nebulized ipratropium is appropriate. Because this is a nebulizer solution rather than a tablet or inhaler, it is chosen for people who need inhalation therapy in liquid form or who may have trouble using other dosage forms correctly. It does not work the same way as a rescue inhaler for sudden severe asthma symptoms, so a doctor may use it as part of a larger treatment plan.

• Asthma symptom relief
• Bronchospasm associated with reversible airway disease
• Nebulized bronchodilator treatment
• Adjunct treatment for wheezing and shortness of breath

• Use Ipravent Respules 2 mL exactly with a nebulizer as prescribed; it is not taken by mouth like a tablet.
• Open one respule only when you are ready to use it, and pour the entire contents into the nebulizer cup unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Breathe in the mist through the mouthpiece or mask until the cup is empty.
• Do not swallow the solution and do not mix it with other medicines unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is compatible.
• Use it at the timing your doctor recommends; this medicine is not meant to replace emergency treatment for a sudden asthma attack.
• If you miss a dose, use it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Ipravent Respules 2 mL respule provides 2 mL of ipratropium solution for nebulization. Your doctor decides how often you should use it; in practice, nebulized ipratropium may be prescribed several times a day, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount depend on your condition, age, and the strength of your overall treatment plan.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ipratropium may include:

• Dry mouth
• Throat irritation
• Cough after inhalation
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea

• Use Ipravent Respules 2 mL only if a clinician has confirmed it is appropriate for your asthma treatment plan.
• Be careful if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary retention, or bladder-neck blockage, because ipratropium can worsen these problems.
• Avoid getting the nebulized mist into your eyes, especially if you have eye pressure problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, or a history of palpitations.
• This medicine can cause dry mouth and sometimes dizziness, so use caution if you need to drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Do not use it as the only medicine for a sudden, severe asthma attack unless your prescriber specifically told you to do so.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but combining it with medicines that cause drowsiness or dizziness may make you feel worse.

• Other inhaled anticholinergics such as tiotropium or aclidinium
• Other anticholinergic medicines used for overactive bladder, Parkinson’s disease, or allergies
• Beta-agonist bronchodilators may be prescribed together, but only as directed by your doctor
• Medicines that can raise heart rate, including some decongestants
• Other nebulizer medicines unless your pharmacist confirms they can be mixed

Store Ipravent Respules 2 mL at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from light and moisture, and do not use a respule that is damaged, opened, or past the expiration date.