Ipravent Rotacap 30'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ipratropium 40 mcg
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT IPRAVENT ROTACAPIPRAVENT ROTACAP contains Ipratropium which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilators. It is used to manage breathing problems like chronic asthma (airflow obstruction and repetitive episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and help patients breathe more easily. COPD is a breathing disorder in which there is progressive airflow limitation that cannot be fully reversed, characterized by long-term cough and phlegm production. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take several tests to understand your existing condition. Before using IPRAVENT ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you have cystic fibrosis, raised eye pressure, prostate problems (men), or if you face difficulty passing urine. IPRAVENT ROTACAP should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of IPRAVENT ROTACAP for your child depending on age, body weight and health condition. The most common
Uses
OF IPRAVENT ROTACAP It is used to manage breathing problems like chronic asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How It Works
IPRAVENT ROTACAP helps you breathe easily by blocking cholinergic receptors, which leads to decrease in the production of a chemical in the lung airways, and reduced contraction of the smooth muscles.
Directions for Use
Use IPRAVENT ROTACAP as advised by your physician. It is for inhalation use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop using IPRAVENT ROTACAP unless your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
using IPRAVENT ROTACAP are headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea. Contact your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF IPRAVENT ROTACAP It is used to manage breathing problems like chronic asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) HOW IPRAVENT ROTACAP WORKSIPRAVENT ROTACAP helps you breathe easily by blocking cholinergic receptors, which leads to decrease in the production of a chemical in the lung airways, and reduced contraction of the smooth muscles. DIRECTIONS FOR USEUse IPRAVENT ROTACAP as advised by your physician. It is for inhalation use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop using IPRAVENT ROTACAP unless your doctor advises you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF IPRAVENT ROTACAPCOMMON headache, dizziness cough nose, mouth, and throat irritation dry mouth nausea stomach upset or discomfort UNCOMMON skin itching, rash blurred eyesight, dilated pupils, increased pressure in the eye, painful, stinging, red or swollen eyes, seeing colours or lights mouth or lip sores sudden tightness of the chest, swelling of the throat, dry throat constipation, diarrhoea vomiting problems passing urine RARE trouble focusing nettle rash Stop using IPRAVENT ROTACAP and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: wheezing or other difficulties in breathing allergic reactions (skin rash and itching, swelling of your mouth and face, sudden difficulties in breathing and reduction of your blood pressure, throat tightness) fast, uneven heartbeat, quickening of your heart rate, or irregular heart rhythm
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYIPRAVENT ROTACAP should be used with caution in pregnant women or women planning to have a baby as safety data has not been established yet. Consult your doctor before using it. BREASTFEEDINGIPRAVENT ROTACAP should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it is not known if the medicine passes through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or use any machines if you experience dizziness, difficulty concentrating, or blurred eyesight after using IPRAVENT ROTACAP. KIDNEYIPRAVENT ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing urinary outflow tract blockage (Ex. prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-outflow obstruction). Consult your doctor before using it. OTHERSBefore using IPRAVENT ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you: have or might develop glaucoma (raised pressure in the eyes) are a man having prostate problems have cystic fibrosis (a serious genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system) Use in paediatrics: Your doctor will prescribe the right dose and duration of IPRAVENT ROTACAP for your child depending on age, body weight and health condition.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before using IPRAVENT ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: other medicines used to relax muscles like in COPD (Ex. tiotropium) medicines for irritable bowel syndrome (Ex. mebeverine) medicines for urinary incontinence (Ex. oxybutynin, solifenacin) medicines for cough (Ex. dextromethorphan) medicines used to manage breathing problems (Ex. salbutamol, theophylline, aminophylline) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of IPRAVENT ROTACAP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms include fast heartbeat, rapid breathing, high fever, restlessness, confusion, or hallucinations. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ipratropium Pharmacological Category : Anticholinergic Therapeutic Indication : Relive breathing problems in asthma and COPD Dosage Forms : Inhaler, Rotacap, Respules, Solution, Nasal spray MORE INFORMATION Keep IPRAVENT ROTACAP out of reach of children Do not store above 25°C
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DETAILS Written By Dr. Shruthi M R
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
16 Jan 2023