What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of bronchospasm related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, (COPD), emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. It works by dilating the airways to allow better lung function.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
Usage:
Atrovent is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| COPD | 67% |
| Asthma | 28% |
| Nasal/Sinus Congestion | 28% |
General Information:
- 6.2
- Atrovent Average Satisfaction Score
- 70% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Atrovent.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 1,700 users taking Atrovent (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Atrovent (Ipratropium)
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IS ATROVENT HFA GOOD FOR ASTHMA?DOES IT CLEAR THE LUNGS OUT?DOES IT HAVE STEORIDS IN IT.WHAT CLEARS THE MUCUS OUTOF YOUR LUNGS?
- 64 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-06-01 15:24:25
be consistent with your prescribed dosage because this drug works long term.
- 59 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
Atrovent is a very effective medicine for preventing or stopping allergic runny nose. It's very helpful for me to use it before bicycling or skiing in winter. Plus, the amount of sprays in the bottle seems to last forever!
- 51 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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