Ipratropium Bromide
別名: Atrovent, DuoNeb, Combivent
> **Important Note:** This medication is **not** for treating an acute asthma attack; it is intended for **maintenance treatment** to keep airways open over time. * **Inhaler Usage:** If using the aerosol metered dose inhalers (MDI), do not use after 200 inhalations (puffs) even if there appears to be medication remaining, as the active ingredient concentration cannot be assured. * **Handling:** Do not shake the HFA canister before using. * **Administration:** Ensure you are comfortable with the administration device (e.g., Aeromask, nebulization chamber) to ensure your pet receives the full dose.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- Adjunctive treatment of RAO, heaves (mild to moderate disease)
- Adjunctive treatment of RAO/heaves (moderate to severe disease)
- Adjunctive treatment of foals with severe bronchospasm
- As a bronchodilator in rats
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Tracheal or bronchial irritation (coughing)
- Allergic responses
- Mild anticholinergic effects (e.g., dry mouth, tachycardia) in rare cases
注意事項與禁忌
- Hypersensitivity to ipratropium or other atropine derivatives
- Use with caution in conditions where antimuscarinics may be harmful, including narrow-angle glaucoma, bladder-neck obstruction, or prostatic hypertrophy. FDA Category B for pregnancy in humans; likely safe to use during nursing.
藥物相互作用
- Anticholinergic drugs: May cause additive antimuscarinic effects
- Beta-adrenergic agonists (e.g., albuterol): May have additive therapeutic bronchodilatory effects
常見問題
Ipratropium Bromide用於寵物有甚麼用途？
> **Important Note:** This medication is **not** for treating an acute asthma attack; it is intended for **maintenance treatment** to keep airways open over time. * **Inhaler Usage:** If using the aerosol metered dose inhalers (MDI), do not use after 200 inhalations (puffs) even if there appears to be medication remaining, as the active ingredient concentration cannot be assured. * **Handling:** Do not shake the HFA canister before using. * **Administration:** Ensure you are comfortable with the administration device (e.g., Aeromask, nebulization chamber) to ensure your pet receives the full dose.
Ipratropium Bromide對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。