CAS Number:
66985-17-9
Category:
Bronchodilator , Anticholinergic
Regulatory Status:
CEP Under Assessment
regulatory_status
CEP/EDMF:
CEP Under Assessment
Innovator Brand:
Atrovent
Therapeutic Area:
Respiratory System
USDMF:
-
Others:
-
Mechanism of Action
Ipratropium bromide is an anticholinergic drug. It works by blocking muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the bronchi of the lungs, leading to relaxation of the bronchial muscles.
Uses
Ipratropium bromide is used for maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema and also used in asthma.