Ipratropium bromide

Inhaled bronchodilator, similar to atropine, that is effective in the long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Although it has been used also to treat asthma, it does not seem to work as well in this disease.


An anticholinergic bronchodilator used for bronchoconstriction associated with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and emphysema. It is dispensed via a metered-dose inhaler or as a solution for nebulized use, and usually is combined with another bronchodilator such as albuterol.


A bronchodilator is a medication used to treat breathing problems.


 


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