Ipratropium Bromide Nasal prep

Indications

Ipratropium Bromide Nasal prep is used for: Allergic rhinitis, Rhinorrhoea

Adult Dose

Nasal Rhinorrhoea associated with rhinitis Adult: As metered-dose nasal spray: 1-2 sprays into each nostril 2-3 times daily, up to 4 sprays into each nostril 3-4 times daily for up to 4 days when rhinorrhoea is associated w/ common cold or up to 3 wk when associated w/ seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Child Dose

Nasal Rhinorrhoea associated with rhinitis Child: As metered-dose nasal spray: >12 yr 1-2 sprays into each nostril 2-3 times daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity

Precautions

Narrow-angle glaucoma or patients susceptible to glaucoma, Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy, lactation, children, elderly.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Increased toxicity with other anticholinergic drugs.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Ipratropium Bromide Nasal prep : Acute angle-closure glaucoma, nasal dryness and epistaxis (nasal spray). Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reactions, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia.

Mechanism of Action

Ipratropium bromide blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites in bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation.