Atrovent Nasal (ipratropium nasal) Disease Interactions

There is 1 disease interaction with Atrovent Nasal (ipratropium nasal):

Ipratropium and tiotropium are anticholinergic agents. Although systemic effects are rarely seen due to the poor absorption of quaternary ammonium compounds from gastrointestinal and nasal mucosa, there have been reports of increased intraocular pressure and precipitation or exacerbation of angle-closure glaucoma following inadvertent contact of the eye with aerosolized or nebulized drug. Accordingly, therapy with ipratropium and tiotropium should be administered cautiously in patients with urinary retention/obstruction or angle-closure glaucoma. Measures should be taken to minimize ocular exposure to these drugs (e.g., keeping eyes closed during administration by oral inhalation; use of a mouthpiece rather than face mask during nebulization). Urinary retention has been reported occasionally in patients receiving larger doses of ipratropium by nebulizer.

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Atrovent Nasal (ipratropium nasal) drug Interactions

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