Atrovent inhaler (ipratropium bromide) is a bronchodilator primarily used in long-term management of emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some patients do buy Atrovent inhalers as a rescue inhaler, though it is generally slower-acting than albuterol.

As a bronchodilator the medication's primary benefit is in relaxing and widening airways in the lungs. It also somewhat inhibits production of mucus. Both actions improve impaired breathing.

Atrovent inhalers can be used in patients as young as 4 years old, though a doctor should be consulted first.

Long-Term Benefits of Atrovent

Most patients buy Atrovent inhalers for long-term treatment; taken daily, regardless of the presence or absence of symptoms, the medication reduces the frequency and severity of bronchospasms. Treatment is simple:

• Administer 2 inhalations 4 times per day, at evenly-spaced intervals.
• Continue daily treatment even if no symptoms are present.

It will take several weeks of regular treatment for full benefit to be seen; to give the medication a fair chance, it should be used daily for at least one month before deciding to continue or discontinue use. On the other hand, though rare, some individuals experience a paradoxical worsening of bronchospasms; if the condition worsens at all during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor about alternative options.

For long-term treatment patients also have the option to buy Atrovent inhaler's active ingredient in combination inhalers, such as Combivent. These inhalers are typically recommended when results with a single medication are not very significant.

If Atrovent does provide benefit, daily use may continue indefinitely.

Atrovent as a Rescue Inhaler

In many places, such as the USA, Atrovent is not approved by regulatory agencies as a rescue inhaler. Regardless, patients may be given a prescription for it anyway; this is called off-label use and is completely legal. The medication simply cannot be marketed toward conditions that regulatory agencies have not approved; it does not prevent physicians from prescribing it for those other conditions.

As a rescue inhaler it is used like any other rescue inhaler:

• Administer 1 or 2 inhalations as needed.
• Do not exceed 12 inhalations in a 24 hour period.

As mentioned above, some patients find Atrovent too slow-acting to be particularly helpful as a rescue inhaler. Others find it works just fine, however; the reasons for the difference are unclear. Varied individual response to bronchospasm medications is relatively common.

Some patients find medications like this, or other common bronchodilators like albuterol, work much better when administered by nebulization; patients struggling to find a good rescue treatment may want to look into nebulizers, though this method of administration is certainly not as convenient as an inhaler that can be tucked into a pocket or purse. Nebulizer solutions are typically as widely available and around the same price as aerosol inhaler versions.

When It Comes To Health We Deliver

Online since 2005, Kiwi Drug is New Zealand's oldest online pharmacy. Our mission has always been to provide affordable, hassle-free access to the medications our clients need to maintain a high quality of life. Atrovent is one such medication, with a proven record of providing long-term relief of bronchospasm so patients can focus on those aspects of life that don't involve struggling for breath.

Kiwi Drug is also an authentic pharmacy, and as such patients will need a prescription to buy Atrovent inhalers. If you don't have one, our online doctor may be able to issue one; simply begin checkout and answer a few questions about your medical history and other medications being taken so our doctor can determine if you qualify.

Clients who already have a prescription to buy Atrovent inhalers will be provided with instructions upon completing checkout.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need assistance with your order!