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Ipratropium Bromide

An inhaled bronchodilator for maintenance treatment of airway narrowing in COPD.

Clinical information

Common uses

COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Common side effects

headache
dry mouth
cough
feeling sick

Cautions

not for fast relief of sudden breathlessness
allergic reactions can occur
can trigger eye problems (worsening glaucoma, eye pain)

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, ipratropium bromide inhalation solution label, setid 6b730dd7-4d93-403a-bfd2-fa0efa298b75 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations9

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Atem Spray	Inhaler	4 mg/metered dose	authorized medicine importers	POM
Ipratropium Bromide	Aerosol	20mcg/puff 200 MD	—	POM
Ipratropium Bromide	Inhaler	4 mg/metered dose	—	POM
Ipratropium Bromide	Solution	500 mcg	—	POM
Ipratropium Bromide	Respiratory Solution	250mcg	—	POM
Ipratropium Bromide	DP Capsule (Powder for inhalation)	40mcg	—	POM
Ipravent	Aerosol	20mcg/puff 200 MD	authorized medicine importers	POM
Ipravent	DP Capsule (Powder for inhalation)	40mcg	authorized medicine importers	POM
Ipravent	Respiratory Solution	250mcg	authorized medicine importers	POM