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Ipratropium (500mcg)
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Ipramac 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
Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)
Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)
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Product introduction
Ipramac 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.
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 Ipramac Respules
Benefits of Ipramac Respules
Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Ipramac 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.
Ipramac 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 Ipramac 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 Ipramac
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Throat irritation
- Cough
- Dryness in mouth
- Nausea
How to use Ipramac 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 Ipramac Respules works
Ipramac 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
- Ipramac 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 Ipramac 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 Ipramac 500mcg Respules. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ipramac 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
Ipramac 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
No, Ipramac 500mcg Respules is not a steroid.
No, Ipramac 500mcg Respules is not a narcotic.
It does not contain opium or its derivative.
Ipramac 500mcg Respules has no known effects on weight gain.
Yes, constipation is a known side effect of Ipramac 500mcg Respules.
Ipramac 500mcg Respules may sometimes cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) in some patients. It is not a common side effect of Ipramac 500mcg Respules.
Ipramac 500mcg Respules has no known effects on blood pressure.
Ipratropium bromide and albuterol are 2 different medicines. They have the same action. They relax the air passages and make breathing easier (bronchodilators).
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.
Yes, Ipramac 500mcg Respules/ Ipramac 500mcg Respules bromide is a bronchodilator used to treat bronchitis, asthma, and associated conditions.
No, Ipramac 500mcg Respules/ Ipramac 500mcg Respules bromide is a short-acting bronchodilator.
Ipramac 500mcg Respules is neither antihistamine nor an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of anticholinergic bronchodilators.
Yes, Ipramac 500mcg Respules/ Ipramac 500mcg Respules bromide is a short-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator.
Yes, Ipramac 500mcg Respules is safely used in infants. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
No, Ipramac 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.
Yes, Ipramac 500mcg Respules bromide can be used alone as maintenance therapy in the treatment of bronchospasm, asthma, and other associated conditions.
Yes, Ipramac 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
No
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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Name: Innovative Pharmaceuticals
Address: 501, Pearl Arcade, J.P.Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai-58, (Mahrashtra) INDIA
Address: 501, Pearl Arcade, J.P.Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai-58, (Mahrashtra) INDIA
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- FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
- Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4 & TSH)
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- Glucose - Postprandial
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- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
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- Coronavirus Covid-19 Test (RT-PCR technique)
- LFT (Liver Function Test)
- Kidney Function Test
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- Uric Acid
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- Urine Culture and Sensitivity
- Serum Electrolyte
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- Diabetes Screening
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