Warnings


What may interact with Atrovent?


-atropine
-certain antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
-certain medicines for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for stomach problems like dicyclomine, hyoscyamine
-certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
-certain medicines for Parkinson''s disease like benztropine, trihexyphenidyl

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Atrovent?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:

-bladder problems or difficulty passing urine
-glaucoma
-heart disease or irregular heartbeat
-prostate trouble
-an unusual or allergic reaction to ipratropium, atropine, bromides, soya protein, peanut oil, soybeans or peanuts, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Atrovent?

Visit your doctor for regular checks on your progress. Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Do not use extra medicine. If your breathing gets worse or if you need short acting inhalers more often, call your doctor right away.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at a room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Avoid excessive humidity. The contents may burst when exposed to heat or flame. Do not freeze. Throw away the canister after 200 uses or after the expiration date, whichever comes first.