Ipravent 500mcg 2ml Packet Of 5 Respules
Ipravent 500 MCG Description
Ipravent Respule contains Ipratropium as its active ingredient and is used to treat asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a condition where your lung is damaged, thus makin
g the passage of air in the lungs difficult. Patients with glaucoma, prostate problems should cautiously use this medicine. It should be taken as directed by the doctor. Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹32.38 |
You Save | ₹2.82 (8% on MRP) |
Contains | Ipratropium(500.0 Mcg) |
Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Uses of Ipravent 500 MCG
Contraindications of Ipravent 500 MCG
- If you are allergic to Ipratropium or any other ingredients of Ipravent respules.
- If you are allergic to atropine or its derivatives.
Side effects of Ipravent 500 MCG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Irritation of the nose and throat
- Dry mouth
- Breathing difficulty
- Skin rash or itching (uncommon)
- Palpitations (uncommon)
- Blurred vision (uncommon)
Precautions and Warnings of Ipravent 500 MCG
Pregnancy
- As there is limited information available about the use of Ipravent respules in pregnant women, you must consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy.
- Your doctor will only prescribe it to you if considered essential after assessing the benefits over risks.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from an eye problem called glaucoma.
- You have difficulty passing urine due to bladder or other problems.
- You have an enlarged prostate (in men).
- You have a condition called cystic fibrosis (a hereditary disorder that damages the lungs and digestive system).
- You on medications like xanthines (such as theophylline), bronchodilators (such as salbutamol or terbutaline).
Mode of Action of Ipravent 500 MCG
How Does It Work?
- Certain chemical substances (called Acetylcholine) when released in the body are responsible for the tightness of breathing tubes.
- Ipratropium in Ipravent respules works by blocking the effect of this substance and decreases the tone of breathing tubes, thus making breathing easier.
Directions for Use of Ipravent 500 MCG
- Ipravent respules should be used in the exact dose and frequency advised by your doctor.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Follow all the instructions and read the label or leaflet before use.
- It should not be swallowed. It is to be inhaled with the help of a nebulizer or a mouthpiece. It should be used immediately after opening it.
- Do not dilute the content of Ipravent respules or inhale the respules directly.
- Discard all the solutions left in the nebulizer and open respules as well.
Interactions of Ipravent 500 MCG
Interactions with other medicines
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction with Ipravent respules.
- Concomitant use of Ipravent respules is not recommended with anticholinergic medicines like atropine, clidinium, cyclopentolate, dicylomine, tiotropium, etc.
- Medicines like atenolol, bisoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems) and Xanthine preparations like Theophylline (used in asthma) when simultaneously used along with Ipravent, may alter its effects....
- Medicines like Albuterol, Formoterol (used to treat asthma) should be used with caution along with Ipravent respules.
Storage and disposal of Ipravent 500 MCG
- Store Ipravent respules in the original packing.
- Keep the device tightly closed, so as to protect it from moisture, light and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage of Ipravent 500 MCG
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose are dry mouth, high fever, palpitation, restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, visual abnormalities, etc.
- Seek urgent medical help if you experience any of the symptoms or feel you have used too much of Ipravent respules.
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Ravi Kakarla
MBBS, MBA

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Ipravent Respules on my own?
Q: How to take Ipravent respules?
- Take Ipravent respules exactly as directed by your physician or pharmacist.
- Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Do not swallow or inject the liquid inside the respule.
- It is to be inhaled with the help of a nebulizer or a mouthpiece. It should be used immediately after opening it.
- Do not stop taking Ipravent respules without consulting your doctor, even if you feel relieved after taking a few doses.
- Rinse your mouth after every use to prevent fungal infection & wash your face to avoid any facial irritation.
- Throw away any remaining liquid either in the respule or nebuliser, do not store it.
Q: Is Ipravent Respule a steroid?
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