Ipratropium Bromide Tips from Pharmacists

• Ipratropium is for maintenance treatment (to prevent symptoms of asthma and COPD). Your doctor will prescribe a rescue inhaler such as albuterol (Ventolin) to use during an acute asthma exacerbation.

• Use ipratropium bromide daily as prescribed. Do not stop taking the medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

• Understand how to use and clean your nebulizer machine. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions.

• You don’t need to rinse your mouth after using an ipratropium bromide inhaler.