Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Respules. It is primarily used for the treatment of COPD, Asthma. Secondary and off-label uses of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule related warnings talks about Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule contraindications section.
Besides this, Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Ipravent. It is best to stop taking Ipravent immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Ipravent. If you see any side effects, stop taking Ipravent immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Ipravent again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule on the Kidneys?
Ipravent rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule on the Liver?
Ipravent has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Ipravent. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ipravent 500 Mcg Respule with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 705
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 116
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Atrovent® HFA (ipratropium bromide HFA)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ipravent® (ipratropium bromide)