Ipratropium (Br)

Overview

Ipratropium (Br) is a quaternary derivative of atropine and a cholinergic blocking agent. It was the first muscarinic receptor blocking agent to acheive wide therapetic use in a pressurized aerosol. Ipratropium (Br) is prepared by chemical synthesis and the racemate is used clinically. It causes dialatation of bronchiol and is used to treat asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease. Ipratropium (Br) is available for inhalational administration.

Categories

  • 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

Ipratropium (Br) is contraindicated in conditions like Glucoma, Prostatic hypertrophy, Hypersensitivity, Urinary retention, Bladder obstruction.

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Carbazochrome's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

20 to 40 mcg30 (30)8 hourlyInhalationFrequency may be increased upto 4 times/day if needed.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

125 to 0 ug62 (62.5)6 hourlyTo total dose of 1mg for asthma).
20 ug20 (20)8 hourlyInhalationAs Required. Reversible airways obstruction.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

12.5 ug/kg12 (12.5)8 hourlyInhalationVia nebulizer

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Ipratropium (Br) is available.

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Brands / Trade Names of Carbazochrome

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Manufacturers of Ipratropium (Br) in Pakistan

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