Atrovent Nasal Spray .06 (Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Spray .06) Drug Overview and Uses for Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

Atrovent Nasal Spray .06

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Atrovent®
(ipratropium bromide) Nasal Spray 0.06%
42 mcg/spray

DRUG DESCRIPTION

The active ingredient in ATROVENT Nasal Spray is ipratropium bromide (as the monohydrate). It is an anticholinergic agent chemically described as 8-azoniabicyclo[3.2.1] octane, 3-(3-hydroxy-1-oxo-2-phenylpropoxy)-8-methyl-8-(1-methylethyl)-, bromide monohydrate, (3-endo, 8-syn)-: a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound, chemically related to atropine. The structural formula is:

Atrovent® (ipratropium bromide) Structural Formula Illustration

C₂₀H₃₀BrNO₃•H₂O ipratropium bromide Mol. Wt. 430.4

Ipratropium bromide is a white to off-white crystalline substance, freely soluble in water and methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in non-polar media. In aqueous solution, it exists in an ionized state as a quaternary ammonium compound.

ATROVENT Nasal Spray 0.06% is a metered-dose, manual pump spray unit which delivers 42 mcg ipratropium bromide (on an anhydrous basis) per spray (70μL) in an isotonic, aqueous solution with pH adjusted to 4.7. It also contains benzalkonium chloride, edetate disodium, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, and purified water. Each bottle contains 165 sprays.

Last reviewed on RxList: 12/5/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.