ipratropium bromide

Frequently asked questions

What does Ipratropium Bromide treat?

Ipratropium Bromide (Ipratropium Bromide) may be used to treat bronchial spasm, bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, perennial allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Ipratropium Bromide work?

Ipratropium Bromide is a anticholinergic. Anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine, the chemical messenger of the body's "rest and digest" nervous system, by occupying its muscarinic receptors. This eases muscle spasms, dries up secretions, relaxes the bladder and airways, and speeds the heart, depending on the tissue.

How is Ipratropium Bromide rated?

pharmaranks gives Ipratropium Bromide a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Ipratropium Bromide cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.62 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Ipratropium Bromide?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ipratropium Bromide. To pay less, Ipratropium Bromide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Ipratropium Bromide?

Ipratropium Bromide is marketed by Watson Labs. You can see Watson Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ipratropium Bromide a brand-name or generic drug?

Ipratropium Bromide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Ipratropium Bromide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Ipratropium Bromide available over the counter?

No. Ipratropium Bromide is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Ipratropium Bromide come in?

Ipratropium Bromide is currently marketed as solution, spray/inhaler and spray/inhaler, metered, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Ipratropium Bromide?

Ipratropium Bromide is classified as anticholinergic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Ipratropium Bromide FDA-registered?

Ipratropium Bromide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA076291. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Ipratropium Bromide been recalled by the FDA?

Ipratropium Bromide has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Ipratropium Bromide safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ipratropium Bromide a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.