Ipratropium Bromide Inhaler Guidelines

Introduction to Ipratropium Bromide

• Ipratropium bromide can cause increased wheezing in some individuals 1

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

• Only about 7% of inhaled ipratropium bromide is systemically absorbed, which limits systemic side effects 2

Special Considerations

• The American Thoracic Society recommends that ipratropium bromide should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction, and urinary retention, although no specific citation is provided in the text, it is implied that caution is necessary for these conditions 2