Ipratropium Bromide Inhaler

COPD symptom relief, acute severe asthma (alongside salbutamol), and chronic bronchitis.

Ipratropium is a short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA). It blocks acetylcholine receptors on airway smooth muscle, reducing bronchospasm and mucus secretion. It works through a different pathway to salbutamol, so the two can be used together for a stronger effect.

Adults with COPD or acute asthma not responding to salbutamol alone. Use with caution in glaucoma (avoid getting the mist in your eyes) and bladder outflow obstruction.

Order online and we review your request. A prescriber checks your consultation form for clinical appropriateness and contacts you if anything else is needed. Once approved, your medication is dispensed and delivered to your door.

Tracked: Tracked delivery, arrives in two working days - Free

When it arrives: Every order is sent tracked. Where this page says in post today, it goes out today. Where it says in post tomorrow, it goes out the next working day. On the rare occasions a medicine is unavailable, we will contact you to talk about timing and alternatives.

We dispense clinically equivalent generic medications where available. Prices shown are for the generic version. If you prefer the branded version, let us know in your order form and we will confirm any price difference.

Ipratropium Bromide Inhaler from £30.99 per inhaler.

SABA (salbutamol): tremor, headache, palpitations, muscle cramps. ICS (beclometasone, fluticasone, budesonide): oral thrush (candidiasis), hoarseness - rinse mouth after each use. LABA (formoterol, salmeterol): tremor, palpitations, headache. High-dose ICS: bruising, adrenal suppression.

LABA: must not be used without an ICS in asthma (monotherapy increases risk of asthma death). Tiotropium: hypersensitivity to atropine derivatives.

Beta-blockers: may reduce effectiveness of salbutamol and other beta-agonists - avoid non-selective beta-blockers in asthma. Potassium-depleting diuretics: increased risk of hypokalaemia with high-dose beta-agonists.

Salbutamol and ICS: can be used in pregnancy - uncontrolled asthma is more dangerous than the medications. Do not stop preventer inhalers during pregnancy. Compatible with breastfeeding.

Use regularly (3-4 times daily for COPD) or as directed for acute asthma. Can cause dry mouth, headache and occasionally urinary retention. Avoid spraying into eyes - can cause pupil dilation and worsen glaucoma. Available as inhaler or nebuliser solution.