Atrovent HFA Side Effects

Generic name: ipratropium

Generic Name: Ipratropium

Please note - some side effects for Atrovent HFA may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Atrovent HFA - for the consumer

Atrovent HFA Aerosol Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Atrovent HFA Aerosol Suspension:

Cough; dizziness; dry mouth; dry nose or nose irritation; flu-like symptoms; headache; nausea; nervousness; pain; runny nose; sinus infection; sore throat; upper respiratory tract infection.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; eye pain; nosebleeds; trouble urinating; visual halos or colored rings.

By body system

General side effects

Ipratropium has been generally well tolerated, and void of systemic effects when administered by oral inhalation.

Local side effects

Local side effects have included dry mouth, bitter taste, and scratchy throat in up to 25% of patients treated.

Nervous system side effects

Nervous system side effects have included headache in approximately 2% of patients treated. Dizziness has occurred infrequently.

Hypersensitivity side effects

Hypersensitivity side effects have included urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, pruritis, and oropharyngeal edema.

Ocular side effects

Ocular side effects have included changes in intraocular pressure and changes in pupil size or accommodation with long-term therapy. Blurred vision and conjunctivitis have occurred when the medication came in contact with the eyes.

Genitourinary side effects

Genitourinary side effects have included urinary retention in patients receiving higher dosages by nebulizer but not with the lower doses given by metered-dose inhaler Caution is warranted when using ipratropium in men with prostatic hypertrophy.

Respiratory side effects

Respiratory side effects have included rare reports of paradoxical bronchoconstriction.

Cardiovascular side effects

Cardiovascular side effects including tachycardia and palpitations have been rare. Supraventricular tachycardia has occurred in patients treated with high dosages by nebulizer but has not been reproduced with lower dosages given by metered-dose inhaler.

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