Atrovent Hfa
Allergic Rhinitis, Bronchial Spasm, Asthma + 8 more
Treatment
1 FDA approval
20 Active Studies for Atrovent Hfa
Treatment for
Allergic Rhinitis
What is Atrovent Hfa
Ipratropium
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Ipratropium is a medication used to treat breathing problems caused by narrowing of the airways. It works by blocking a specific type of nerve receptor and relaxing the airways, allowing for easier breathing. Ipratropium was first approved by the FDA in 1986 and is available as a single medication or in combination with albuterol. It is administered through inhalation, which allows it to work locally without being absorbed into the bloodstream.
Atrovent
is the brand name
Atrovent Hfa Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Atrovent
Ipratropium
1986
115
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Ipratropium, otherwise known as Atrovent, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease .
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in combination with Salbutamol
Effectiveness
How Atrovent Hfa Affects Patients
Ipratropium is a medication that helps to open up the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe and reducing wheezing and chest tightness. Its effect starts about 1-2 hours after taking it, and lasts for about 4-6 hours. In clinical studies, it has been shown to improve breathing in those suffering from asthma attacks, but taking it regularly or before an attack is not proven to be beneficial.
How Atrovent Hfa works in the body
Ipratropium blocks the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system in the airways, resulting in bronchial dilation and less mucus production. It does this by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a chemical that causes the airway muscles to contract and narrow. By blocking this chemical, the airways stay relaxed, allowing more air to flow through them.
When to interrupt dosage
The advocated dosage of Atrovent Hfa is contingent upon the ascertained condition, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma and Non-Allergic Rhinitis. The quantity of dosage fluctuates, in accordance with the administration technique featured in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Non-Allergic Rhinitis
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Emphysema
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Bronchitis, Chronic
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Rhinitis, Allergic
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Allergic Rhinitis
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Bronchial Spasm
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Asthma
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Nasal Congestion Associated With the Common Cold
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Asthma
, 0.5 mg/mL, 0.021 mg, 0.042 mg, 0.017 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.02 mg, 0.018 mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mL, 0.3 mg/mL, 0.042 mg/pump actuation, 0.02 mg/pump actuation, 0.021 mg/pump actuation
Solution, Solution - Respiratory (inhalation), , Respiratory (inhalation), Spray, metered - Nasal, Nasal, Spray, metered, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Nasal, Spray, Liquid - Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal, Aerosol, Spray, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Spray - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Nasal; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation)
Warnings
Atrovent Hfa Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Atrovent Hfa.
Common Atrovent Hfa Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ipratropium is combined with Aclidinium.
Cimetropium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ipratropium is combined with Cimetropium.
Eluxadoline
Major
The risk or severity of constipation can be increased when Ipratropium is combined with Eluxadoline.
Glycopyrronium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ipratropium is combined with Glycopyrronium.
Macimorelin
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Macimorelin can be decreased when used in combination with Ipratropium.
Atrovent Hfa Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The toxic dose of ipratropium in mice, when taken orally, is 1500mg/kg. The chances of overdosing on ipratropium are low due to its poor absorption rate. Studies have also not found any evidence that ipratropium can cause cancer, birth defects, or gene mutation. High doses of ipratropium, however, may lower fertility rates.
Atrovent Hfa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Atrovent Hfa?
282 active trials are currently in progress to assess the utility of Atrovent Hfa in managing Asthma, Bronchospasm and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR).
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
87 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
72 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchial Spasm
0 Actively Recruiting
Bronchitis, Chronic
0 Actively Recruiting
Asthma
0 Actively Recruiting
Allergic Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis, Allergic
0 Actively Recruiting
Emphysema
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Nasal Congestion Associated With the Common Cold
0 Actively Recruiting
Non-Allergic Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Atrovent Hfa Reviews: What are patients saying about Atrovent Hfa?
5
Patient Review
12/18/2010
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
5
Patient Review
5/31/2015
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
5
Patient Review
2/24/2012
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
5
Patient Review
4/19/2011
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
5
Patient Review
12/18/2010
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
5
Patient Review
2/24/2012
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
5
Patient Review
4/19/2011
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
5
Patient Review
5/31/2015
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
4.3
Patient Review
7/13/2013
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
4.3
Patient Review
10/24/2010
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
4.3
Patient Review
10/24/2010
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
4.3
Patient Review
4/20/2011
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
4.3
Patient Review
2/6/2012
Atrovent Hfa for Bronchitis
4.3
Patient Review
2/6/2012
Atrovent Hfa for Bronchitis
4.3
Patient Review
4/20/2011
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
4.3
Patient Review
7/13/2013
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
4
Patient Review
2/15/2010
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
4
Patient Review
2/15/2010
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
3.7
Patient Review
9/23/2020
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
3.7
Patient Review
9/23/2020
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
3.3
Patient Review
1/14/2011
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
3.3
Patient Review
1/14/2011
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
3
Patient Review
12/17/2019
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
3
Patient Review
6/19/2012
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
3
Patient Review
12/17/2019
Atrovent Hfa for Emphysema
3
Patient Review
6/19/2012
Atrovent Hfa for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
2.7
Patient Review
5/8/2013
Atrovent Hfa for Bronchitis
2.7
Patient Review
5/8/2013
Atrovent Hfa for Bronchitis
1
Patient Review
8/5/2017
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
1
Patient Review
8/5/2017
Atrovent Hfa for Asthma
Patient Q&A Section about atrovent hfa
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Atrovent HFA a rescue inhaler?
"Ipratropium bromide is a drug used to help keep airways open. It is not a rescue medication and takes about 15 minutes to start working."
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Is Atrovent a steroid inhaler?
"Atrovent is not a steroid. It is an anticholinergic, which is a medication that works differently than steroids to treat runny nose and allergies."
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Is Atrovent the same as albuterol?
"Atrovent and albuterol treat different conditions by relaxing airway muscles in different ways. Albuterol works faster so it should be used first if difficulty breathing or COPD attack is experienced."
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What is Atrovent HFA inhaler used for?
"Ipratropium is a medication used to relieve symptoms of COPD such as wheezing and shortness of breath. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways to ease breathing."
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