Ipratropium nasal
ATROVENT NASAL
Pronunciation: ip-ra-TROE-pee-um
“It’s practically atropine (Atropine ventilated)”
“red as a beet” → anticholinergic
“mad as a hatter” → BBB-crossing anticholinergic
What it isMuscarinic antagonist sprayed intranasally; watery rhinorrhea from allergic or nonallergic rhinitis.
Why this oneIt targets nasal discharge with little systemic absorption but does not relieve congestion or sneezing.
What limits itEpistaxis and nasal dryness limit use; avoid spraying into the eyes, especially with narrow-angle glaucoma.
Available strengths
- nasal spray 21, 42 mcg/spray (0.03% · 0.06%)
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
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