What is another name for ipratropium bromide inhalation?

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Atrovent

Ipratropium bromide inhalation is also known by the brand name Atrovent. 1

Brand Name and Formulations

The FDA-approved brand name for ipratropium bromide is Atrovent, manufactured by Boehringer-Ingelheim. 1 This anticholinergic bronchodilator is available in multiple formulations:

  • Atrovent nasal spray in 0.03% and 0.06% concentrations for rhinorrhea 1
  • Atrovent inhalation solution for nebulization (0.02% solution) 2
  • Atrovent metered-dose inhaler (MDI) at 18 mcg per puff 3

Chemical Classification

Ipratropium bromide is chemically described as a quaternary ammonium muscarinic receptor antagonist, structurally related to atropine but with reduced systemic absorption due to its quaternary structure. 1, 2 The generic name "ipratropium bromide" and brand name "Atrovent" are used interchangeably in clinical practice and medical literature.

Combination Products

When combined with albuterol (a short-acting beta-2 agonist), the product is marketed as Combivent or DuoNeb, containing both ipratropium bromide and albuterol in fixed-dose combinations. 3, 4

The term "Atrovent" remains the most widely recognized alternative name for ipratropium bromide inhalation in clinical practice.

References

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Guideline

the diagnosis and management of rhinitis: an updated practice parameter.

Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2008

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