With various chronic lung diseases, people are given special solutions and aerosols to restore normal breathing. These include the drug Atrovent for inhalations, which helps to relieve spasms, to eliminate bouts of breath. To date, this tool is recognized as one of the most effective.
Atrovent inhalation solution - instruction
In the liquid, the active ingredient is ipratropium bromide. This blocker of m-holinoretseptorov prevents the occurrence of bronchospasm, and also successfully suppresses the already developed attack due to various kinds of irritants.
A feature of Atrovent is its safety. Ipratropium is practically not absorbed in the intestines, which allows the removal of excess substance with a fecal mass. A small proportion of the component is eliminated by the kidneys. Moreover, the ingredient of the drug does not dissolve in the fatty compounds and does not penetrate the cell membranes, which makes its effect on healthy body tissues minimal.
It is worth noting that Atrovent for inhalations produces a very fast and lasting effect. After the procedure, the relief is observed after 25 minutes, and the result remains for a period of more than 6 hours.
Indications for use:
- emphysema of the lungs or bronchi;
- obstructive chronic bronchitis;
- spasms;
- bronchial asthma;
- limiting airflow in the lungs;
- excessive secretion of bronchial mucosal secretions;
- chronic rhinitis (nasal administration).
In order to apply the solution in a nebulizer, it must be diluted with sodium chloride (0.9%) beforehand. As a rule, the ratio is 1 ml of Atrovent to 3-4 ml of this liquid.
The daily dosage of the drug in question is no more than 8 ml. It is suggested to hold 3 or 4 sessions of inhalation using 2 ml of the drug. For children, the amount of the consumable solution is reduced to 4 ml per day.
Contraindications Atrovent practically does not have, except hypersensitivity to the active ingredient and the first trimester of pregnancy. Nevertheless, it is prescribed with caution in the case of closed glaucoma, obstruction of the urinary tract (obstruction) and during lactation.
Side effects can manifest themselves in the form of various allergic reactions, discomfort sensations from the digestive tract, and certain disorders of the nervous system.
Atrovent H (aerosol for inhalations) - instruction
The special form of release of the described preparation is very convenient, especially for patients with asthma, since the can can always be carried, it takes up a bit of space and is easy to use:
- Press 2 times on the valve of the container with the solution until the release of the drop cloud begins.
- Exhale (slowly) the maximum amount of gas from the lungs.
- Turn over the can and tightly grasp the mouthpiece.
- With a deep inspiration in parallel, press the bottom of the container.
- Hold your breath and then gently exhale.
- After 1-1.5 minutes repeat the action.
The daily dosage or the number of necessary procedures is individually selected together with the attending physician and taking into account the severity of the symptoms, the severity of the disease, the presence or absence of spasmodic seizures.
Atrovent preparation - release form
In addition to the already considered aerosol and solution, this agent is produced as an intranasal fluid intended for the therapy of rhinitis, as well as capsules with powder for inhalation inside. The latter type involves the use of Atrovent together with a special inhaler designed for dry mixtures.