Ipratropium Bromide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Dec 05, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Ipratropium bromide

Common Brands:

Atrovent HFA (no longer on the market)

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Bronchodilators (anticholinergic agents or short-acting muscarinic antagonists SAMAs)

Forms:

Metered dose inhaler, nebulized solution

Administration:

Inhalation through an inhaler or nebulizer

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat lung conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Ipratropium Bromide Drug Class

Ipratropium bromide (ip-rah-troh-pee-um bro-myde) belongs to a group of medications called anticholinergic agents (short-acting muscarinic antagonists) which act as bronchodilators.

Ipratropium Bromide Age Range

Ipratropium bromide is approved for use in adults and children.