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Ipratropium Metered Dose Inhaler/Inhalation Solution

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Adult

Ipratropium Metered Dose Inhaler/Inhalation Solution - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Ipratropium Metered Dose Inhaler/Inhalation Solution cause?

​Some common side effects:

  • Cough/Throat irritation
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Nausea  

These symptoms may happen but should get better over time. Check with your doctor if any of these symptoms are serious and do not go away.

Rare but serious side effects:

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

  • Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

Before taking Ipratropium Metered Dose Inhaler/Inhalation Solution , what precautions must I follow?

​Precautions to follow

Inform your health care professional if:

  • You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients in this medication
  • You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
  • You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbel remedies

You have any of the following medication conditions:

  • Cystic fibrosis ( a type of illness in which thick mucus builds up in the lungs and digestive system)
  • Glaucoma (a type of eye condition where the pressure in the eye is increased)
  • Myasthenia gravis (a type of illness linked to muscle weakness)
  • Prostate problems  

 

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Ipratropium Metered Dose Inhaler/Inhalation Solution ?

Ipratropium Metered Dose Inhaler/Inhalation Solution - Additional Information

  • Updated on 11/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
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