Ipralungs 500mcg Respules

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is an anticholinergic medicine. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. It relaxes the muscles of your airways and eases symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing

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Ipratropium (500mcg)

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Mankind Pharma Ltd

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Product introduction

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is only for the inhalational purpose, use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not prevent the already started breathing trouble or asthma attack, hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, throat irritation, cough, dry mouth, and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dry mouth, it is advised to increase water intake, carry sugar candy or maintain good oral hygiene.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. If you experience dizziness or blurred vision, then avoid driving or attention-seeking activity.

Uses of Ipralungs Respules

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of Ipralungs Respules

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ipralungs 500mcg Respules helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Ipralungs Respules

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ipralungs

Headache
Dizziness
Throat irritation
Cough
Dryness in mouth
Nausea

How to use Ipralungs Respules

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

How Ipralungs Respules works

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Quick tips

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Take the first dose under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
Your doctor may monitor your blood potassium level regularly while taking this medication.
Only small amounts of Ipralungs 500mcg Respules may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Ipralungs 500mcg Respules. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules a steroid?

No, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is not a steroid.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules a narcotic?

No, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is not a narcotic.

Does it contain opium?

It does not contain opium or its derivative.

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause weight gain?

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules has no known effects on weight gain.

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause constipation?

Yes, constipation is a known side effect of Ipralungs 500mcg Respules.

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules may sometimes cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) in some patients. It is not a common side effect of Ipralungs 500mcg Respules.

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause an increase in blood pressure?

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules has no known effects on blood pressure.

Is ipratropium bromide the same as albuterol?

Ipratropium bromide and albuterol are 2 different medicines. They have the same action. They relax the air passages and make breathing easier (bronchodilators).

Is ipratropium bromide the same as budesonide?

Ipratropium/ipratropium bromide and budesonide belong to different class of medicines but both are used either alone or in combination to treat bronchitis, asthma, and associated conditions.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a bronchodilator?

Yes, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules/ Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide is a bronchodilator used to treat bronchitis, asthma, and associated conditions.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a long acting bronchodilator?

No, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules/ Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide is a short-acting bronchodilator.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide an antihistaminic/antibiotic or is it an anticholinergic?

Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is neither antihistamine nor an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of anticholinergic bronchodilators.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a short-acting anticholinergic?

Yes, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules/ Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide is a short-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules safe for infants?

Yes, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is safely used in infants. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a rescue inhaler?

No, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules is a bronchodilator for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm. It is not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm where rescue therapy is required.

Can Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide used alone?

Yes, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide can be used alone as maintenance therapy in the treatment of bronchospasm, asthma, and other associated conditions.

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide expire?

Yes, Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide formulations have an expiry date. Please Read the details on the package for the correct expiry date.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Atropine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Anticholinergic - COPD

References

Brown JH, Laiken N. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 230-31.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 734.
Ipratropium. Bracknell Berkshire: Boehringer Ingelheim Limited; 2004 [revised Feb. 2018]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs.com. Ipratropium Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

It is less likely you have copd at this age You need detailed check up and spirometry test for same

What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?

Dr. Saurabh Arora

Cardiology

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Ipralungs 500mcg Respules

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Ipralungs Respules

Benefits of Ipralungs Respules

Side effects of Ipralungs Respules

How to use Ipralungs Respules

How Ipralungs Respules works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules a steroid?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules a narcotic?

Does it contain opium?

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause weight gain?

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause constipation?

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules cause an increase in blood pressure?

Is ipratropium bromide the same as albuterol?

Is ipratropium bromide the same as budesonide?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a bronchodilator?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a long acting bronchodilator?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide an antihistaminic/antibiotic or is it an anticholinergic?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a short-acting anticholinergic?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules safe for infants?

Is Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide a rescue inhaler?

Can Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide used alone?

Does Ipralungs 500mcg Respules bromide expire?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

i m suffering from breathing problem cough chest infame . Do tell chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .So tell which medicines should i take to treat this problem.

What is chronic pulmonary thromboembolism?

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