Ipratropium nasal Side Effects

Some side effects of ipratropium nasal may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ipratropium nasal: nasal spray

Stop using ipratropium nasal and Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ipratropium nasal: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a fast, pounding heartbeat.

Less serious side effects of ipratropium nasal may include:

• headache;

• dry nose;

• nosebleeds; or

• blurred vision.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ipratropium nasal: nasal spray

General

Ipratropium has been generally well-tolerated, and void of systemic effects when administered intranasally.

Local

Local side effects have included blood-tinged mucus (17%), nasal dryness (10%), epistaxis (7%), and nasal irritation (2%).

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache is reported in approximately 9% of the patients treated with the nasal spray. Dizziness has occurred infrequently.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included reports of allergic-type reactions including skin rash, angioedema of the throat, tongue, lips,and face, generalized urticaria, laryngospasm, and anaphylactic reactions.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision and conjunctivitis after the medication came in contact with the eyes.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have not been usually observed with the low doses given by nasal spray. Urinary retention has been reported occasionally in patients receiving larger doses by nebulizer. Caution may be warranted when using ipratropium in men with prostatic hypertrophy.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included pharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infection has been reported in 8% and 9% of patients, respectively.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included rare reports of tachycardia and palpitations.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and diarrhea.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rare reports of skin rash.

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