What Is Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution Used For? (Cont.)

How Does Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution Work?

Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution belongs to a group of medications known as anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. Ipratropium bromide binds to specific receptors (called muscarinic receptors) in the airway, helping to relax the smooth muscle of the airway.
 

Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution Use in Children

Ipratropium bromide inhalation solution is not approved for use in children under the age of 12 years old. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about using ipratropium bromide inhalation solution in children.
 

Off-Label Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation Solution Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend ipratropium bromide inhalation solution for treating something other than COPD. Using ipratropium bromide inhalation solution to treat asthma is considered an off-label use of the medication.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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