Ipravent Rotacaps

Product Description

Ipravent Rotacaps is a bronchodilator medication containing Ipratropium bromide as its active ingredient. It effectively manages and prevents symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including wheezing, breathlessness, and chronic bronchitis. This medication also serves as adjunctive therapy for asthma when other treatments prove insufficient.

Uses

Ipravent Rotacaps are indicated for:

• Management of COPD symptoms
• Treatment of asthma (as supplementary therapy)
• Reduction of COPD exacerbations
• Improvement of pulmonary function

How to Use

For proper administration:

1. Insert the Rotacap into the designated Rotahaler device
2. Inhale the medication deeply through the mouthpiece
3. Follow prescribed dosage and frequency strictly
4. Rinse mouth after use to minimize potential side effects

Mechanism of Action

Ipratropium bromide functions as an anticholinergic agent that:

• Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles
• Inhibits acetylcholine-mediated bronchoconstriction
• Reduces mucus secretion in airways

Benefits

Patients using Ipravent Rotacaps may experience:

• Enhanced respiratory function
• Decreased frequency of COPD flare-ups
• Improved quality of life
• Better symptom control

Common Side Effects

Reported adverse effects include:

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Transient cough
• Cephalalgia (headache)
• Ocular disturbances (blurred vision)
• Urinary hesitancy

Consult your physician if these persist or worsen.

Dosage and Administration

Standard dosing guidelines:

• Adults: 2 inhalations 3-4 times daily
• Maximum daily dose: 12 inhalations
• Individualized dosing may apply based on:
• Disease severity
• Treatment response
• Comorbid conditions

Precautions and Contraindications

Important safety information:

• Contraindicated in patients with:
• Hypersensitivity to ipratropium or atropine derivatives
• Exercise caution in patients with:
• Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Prostatic hyperplasia
• Renal impairment
• Monitor for paradoxical bronchospasm

Storage Instructions

Proper storage conditions:

• Maintain at room temperature (15-30°C)
• Protect from moisture and light
• Keep in original packaging
• Store away from pediatric access
• Dispose expired/unused capsules properly