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International Nonproprietary Name - Ipratropium bromide Clinical-pharmacological group: Pulmonology → Bronchodilators → M-cholinoceptor blockers Indications: Atrovent inhalation solution is used as a bronchodilator for maintenance therapy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema. The drug can be combined with other inhaled beta-agonists for the treatment of acute bronchospasm caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, including chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Dosage and Administration: (20 drops = 1 ml, 1 drop = 0.0125 mg anhydrous ipratropium bromide). Dosage regimen: Individual. During treatment, the patient is under medical supervision. Maintenance therapy: Adults (including elderly) and children over 12 years of age: 2.0 ml (40 drops = 0.5 mg) 3-4 times daily. Children aged 6 to 12 years: 1.0 ml (20 drops = 0.25 mg) 3-4 times daily. Children under 6 years of age: 0.4-1.0 ml (8-20 drops = 0.1-0.25 mg) 3-4 times daily. Acute bronchospasm: Adults (including elderly) and children over 12 years of age: 2.0 ml (40 drops = 0.5 mg); repeated use may be necessary until the patient's condition stabilizes. The interval between inhalations is determined by the doctor. Atrovent can be used concomitantly with inhaled beta-agonists. Children aged 6 to 12 years: 1.0 ml (20 drops = 0.25 mg); repeated use may be necessary until the patient's condition stabilizes. The interval between inhalations is determined by the doctor. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Pregnancy and lactation: The safety of Atrovent during pregnancy has not been studied. It may be prescribed if the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. There are no data on the transfer of Atrovent into breast milk; however, lipid-insoluble quaternary amines are excreted in breast milk, and it is unlikely that Atrovent will significantly affect the infant when administered by inhalation. Since many drugs are excreted in breast milk, Atrovent should be used with caution during lactation.