Drug Summary

  Drug name:  ipratropium bromide
  Chemical name:  Ipratropium bromide
  Formula:  C₂₀H₃₀BrNO₃
  Weight:   412.361
  CAS no:  22254-24-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00332
  Description:  A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to atropine but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.