Ipratropium

If you suffer from a runny nose or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your healthcare provider may prescribe ipratropium. The medication works to relieve the symptoms of these conditions by decreasing the fluid production in the nasal passages and by opening up the airways to the lungs. A few side effects of ipratropium include sinus infections, upper respiratory infections, and a dry mouth.

 

What Is Ipratropium?

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent®) is a prescription medication used to treat a variety of conditions. It comes in the following forms:
 

Side Effects of Ipratropium

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with ipratropium. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of ipratropium include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Upper respiratory tract infections (such as the common cold)
  • Sinus infections
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs or bladder infections)
  • Dry mouth.
     
(For more information, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, see:
 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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