2007-01-16 04:20:10 · 3 answers · asked by Premo Mom 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Atrovent HFA
ipratropium bromide HFA
2007-01-16 04:21:23 · update #1
Both are used the same , If you don't already have a spacer pick one up at your local drug store . This helps you get much more of the medicine you need into your lungs. When not using a spacer which is just a clear chamber with a mouth piece in one end and a hole which holds the medication container as you inhale , much of the medication just sticks to the back of your throat as it comes out the nozzle about 70 miles an hour so before you can inhale it , it's on your throat and of no use , so best to use with the spacer.
2007-01-16 05:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just take two puffs as you do the albuterol. Albuterol opens your big air ways. Atrovent opens up your small airways in your lungs. Be sure and rinse month with water after each use.
2007-01-16 12:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best route for an answer is to talk with your doctor or pharmacist. However ipratropium bromide is avaliable in the vials like albuterol and can be mixed together in your neb for emergencies. I dont know how extreme you breathing problems are but if its interests you, you should talk with your doctor.
2007-01-16 13:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by Leroy J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋