what is atrovent

Atrovent is a medication that contains the active ingredient ipratropium, which is a short-acting inhaled anticholinergic. It is used to help control and prevent symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath caused by ongoing lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes bronchitis and emphysema. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways, allowing them to open up and making breathing easier. Atrovent is available in different forms, such as Atrovent HFA inhalation and Atrovent solution, and it is typically used regularly to be effective