About Ipratec Nebulizer Solution 250mcg
Ipratec nebulizer solution 250mcg is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used to relax narrowed airways in asthma and COPD.
Ipratec nebulizer solution 250mcg Uses
- Relief of airway narrowing (bronchospasm) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Used in asthma, often alongside other reliever medicines
- Helps ease wheezing, cough, chest tightness and breathlessness
- Often combined with salbutamol in severe flare-ups, under medical supervision
- Not a rescue medicine, as it acts more slowly than salbutamol
Ipratec nebulizer solution 250mcg Uses in Urdu
- دمہ اور سی او پی ڈی میں سانس کی نالیوں کی تنگی دور کرنے کے لیے
- گھرگھراہٹ، کھانسی، سینے کی جکڑن اور سانس پھولنے میں آرام دینے میں مدد کے لیے
- یہ ہنگامی آرام کی دوا نہیں، شدید دورے میں فوری طبی مدد لیں
- ڈاکٹر کے مشورے سے، صرف نیبولائزر مشین کے ذریعے سانس میں لیں، پینا یا انجیکشن نہیں
Ipratec Nebulizer Solution 250mcg formula
- Ipratropium Bromide 250 mcg per ml
Available forms
- Nebuliser Solution 250 mcg per ml
How to use Ipratec Nebulizer Solution 250mcg?
- The solution is for nebuliser use only and must never be swallowed or injected
- The vial contents may be squeezed into the nebuliser chamber, diluted only if the doctor advises
- Breathe calmly and deeply through the mouthpiece until the mist stops, usually 5 to 15 minutes
- A mouthpiece is preferred, or the eyes should be protected if a mask is used
- The nebuliser should be cleaned after each use, and any leftover solution discarded
Contraindications
- Should not be used by patients allergic to ipratropium, atropine-like medicines, or any ingredient
- Should not be used as the only treatment during a sudden severe breathing attack
- Should not be given to children without medical advice
Risks and warnings
- Protect your eyes: Mist in the eyes may cause blurred vision, especially in narrow-angle glaucoma
- Use with caution: if you have an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine, since ipratropium may worsen this
- Use with caution: if you have cystic fibrosis, as bowel or mucus problems may be more likely
- Use with caution: if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and use it only when your doctor advises
- Seek urgent help: if breathing gets worse right after a dose, as sudden airway tightening can occasionally occur
- Tell your doctor about other medicines: as other anticholinergics, such as some bladder medicines, may add to side effects
- Do not exceed the recommended dose: as an overdose may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, or a fast heartbeat
Ipratec nebulizer solution 250mcg Side Effects
- Dry mouth, throat irritation, or cough
- Headache or dizziness
- Nausea or an unpleasant taste
- Blurred vision if mist reaches the eyes
- Rare allergic signs such as rash, itching or swelling of the face or lips
- Rare worsening breathlessness or wheezing right after use
- Rare eye pain, difficulty passing urine or a fast irregular heartbeat
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
- Protect from light and keep unused vials in the foil pouch
- Use an opened vial at once and discard any leftover
- Keep out of reach of children
