Atrovent
Definition
Noun: - A bronchodilator medication administered by inhalation: Atrovent is a brand name for the drug ipratropium bromide, which is used to treat bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It works by relaxing and opening the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.
Usage
- Atrovent is specifically used for maintenance treatment of bronchospasm in chronic respiratory conditions. It is not typically used for rapid relief of sudden asthma attacks.
- It is administered using an inhaler or a nebulizer machine.
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Atrovent to help manage my chronic bronchitis symptoms.
- She uses her Atrovent inhaler twice daily as part of her COPD treatment plan.
Advanced Usage
- "Atrovent and albuterol combination": This refers to a common practice in respiratory therapy where ipratropium (Atrovent) is combined with a short-acting beta-agonist (like albuterol) for more effective bronchodilation in certain patients, often administered via a nebulizer.
- During the hospital stay, he received nebulizer treatments with a combination of Atrovent and albuterol.
Variants and Related Words
- Ipratropium bromide (n): The generic pharmaceutical name for the active ingredient in Atrovent.
- Ipratropium bromide is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Atrovent.
Synonyms
- Anticholinergic bronchodilator: Describes the class of drug to which Atrovent (ipratropium) belongs.
- Ipratropium: The common medical name for the drug, often used interchangeably with the brand name in clinical settings.
Noun
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an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)
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