Asthma/COPD:
Indications for: ATROVENT HFA
Bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Adult Dosage:
2 inh 4 times daily; max 12 inh/day.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
ATROVENT HFA Contraindications:
Allergy to atropine or its derivatives.
ATROVENT HFA Warnings/Precautions:
Not for primary treatment of acute attack. Avoid eyes. Narrow-angle glaucoma. GU obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
ATROVENT HFA Classification:
Anticholinergic.
ATROVENT HFA Interactions:
Caution with other anticholinergics.
Adverse Reactions:
Bronchitis, COPD exacerbation, dyspnea, headache, anticholinergic effects; paradoxical bronchospasm, hypersensitivity reactions.
Generic Drug Availability:
HFA (NO); soln (YES)
How Supplied:
Inhaler—12.9g (200 inh); inhalation soln—contact supplier
