Question

What is Atrovent and Albuterol use for?

Answer 1

Atrovent (ipratropium) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Atrovent is used to to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Atrovent (ipratropium) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.

Atrovent is used to to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Atrovent HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important Information

Do not get Atrovent HFA in your eyes, especially if you have glaucoma.

Atrovent HFA will not work fast enough to treat an bronchospasm attack that has already begun. It is used for prevention of an attack only. Use only a fast acting inhalation medicine to treat an bronchospasm attack.

Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Atrovent HFA if you are allergic to ipratropium or atropine.

To make sure Atrovent HFA is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma;

• an enlarged prostate; or

• bladder obstruction or other urination problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Atrovent HFA should not be used by anyone younger than 12 years old. Atrovent HFA is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles.