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    Atrovent Facts

    COPD medication linked to higher rates of death

    August 07, 2009
    A new study suggests that patients who take Atrovent for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be more likely to die of a heart attack. The study compared several treatments for COPD, including short-acting beta-agonists only, Atrovent only, and inhaled corticosteroids plus Atrovent. Inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta-agonists both reduced the risk of dying from any cause. Atrovent was associated with a 34 percent increase in the risk for cardiovascular death. Read more »
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    New Study Finds...5 Things You Can Do to Keep it Together
    By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

    ...that study? You know, the one that says if you take Atrovent or Spiriva, you're more likely to... Read more »

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    COPD and Spiriva: How to Maximize its Effectiveness
    By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

    ...in the United States. I heard that it worked like Atrovent, a staple of COPD treatment (most of... Read more »

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    The New Face of COPD: Dee
    By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

    ...Do you take inhaled medications? Yes, Advair and Atrovent.   Do you exercise regularly? If so,... Read more »

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    Living With COPD: Would I Be That Brave?
    By Jane M. Martin , Health Expert

    ...would I be that brave?"   Related posts: Spiriva and Atrovent: Are They Safe? New Treatments... Read more »

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    Health Guide

    Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Quick-Relief Medications
    ...receptor had improved asthma control with albuterol.Anticholinergic DrugsInhaled ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) acts as a bronchodilator over time. Ipratropium bromide alone is only modestly... Read more »
    Asthma Medications: Albuterol
    ...life-threatening, particularly in patients with heart disease.Anticholinergic DrugsInhaled ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) acts as a bronchodilator over time. Ipratropium bromide alone is only... Read more »
    Allergen
    An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as "foreign" or "dangerous" but cause no... Read more »
    Asthma Treatment
    ...nebulizerLevalbuterolXopenexNebulizerMetaproterenolAlupentInhalerPirbuterolMaxAirInhalerIpratropium /... Read more »
    Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Medications
    ...a bronchodilator over time.Brands and Benefits. Anticholinergics used for COLD include ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva). Ipratropium is the older agent, and experts recommend it as... Read more »

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    Medications

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    Atrovent Inhl Drug Images

    Ipratropium is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It relaxes... Read more »

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    Atrovent Inhl Precautions and Side Effects

    Ipratropium is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It relaxes the... Read more »

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    Atrovent Inhl Dosage and Storage

    Ipratropium is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It relaxes the... Read more »

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    Atrovent Inhl Drug Interactions

    Ipratropium is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It relaxes the... Read more »

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    Atrovent Inhl Uses and How to Use

    Ipratropium is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It relaxes the... Read more »

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