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Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation 17 ug Aerosol

by Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 CANISTER in 1 CARTON (17270-0401-0) / 200 AEROSOL in 1 CANISTER

NDC 17270-0401-00

🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 17270-0401-0 billing pads the package segment with a zero

Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled

🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm

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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 17270-0401-0

Product NDC 17270-0401

11-digit billing NDC 17270040100

NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)

RxCUI 836343

UNII J697UZ2A9J

Application # ANDA217953

SPL Set ID 133cc2ed-f018-4295-b84e-b24382299360

Established class (EPC) Anticholinergic

Mechanism of action Cholinergic Antagonists

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category ANDA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2026-04-16

Route RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)

Dosage form AEROSOL

Substance IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE

GPI-14 44100030123420

GCN Seq No 059081

GCN 24621

HICL code 000057

Ingredient (HICL) Ipratropium Bromide

HIC1 code B

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Respiratory System

HIC2 code B6

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Affecting The Trachea And Bronchi (Cont3)

HIC3 code B60

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Anticholinergics, Orally Inhaled Short Acting

AHFS code 12:08.08.00

AHFS class Antimuscarinics/Antispasmodics

FDB label name IPRATROPIUM BR 17 MCG HFA INH

FDB brand name Ipratropium Bromide

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 17270-0401-0 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 17270-0401-00. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anticholinergic class.

Pharmacologic class Anticholinergic

Drug family (ATC) Other nasal preparations, Anticholinergics

How it works Cholinergic Antagonists

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerArmstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Application holderARMSTRONG PHARMACEUTICALS INC

FDA applicationANDA217953 (ANDA)

Labeler code17270

First marketedApr 2026

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio4 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name IPRATROPIUM BR 17 MCG HFA INH Ingredient Ipratropium Bromide

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Ipratropium oral inhalation is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs). Ipratropium is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

No, the ipratropium inhaler (like Atrovent HFA) is a maintenance medicine — it's meant to be used regularly every day to keep your airways open, not as a rescue inhaler during a su...
My doctor gave me an ipratropium inhaler — can I use it when I have a sudden asthma attack?
It depends on why you're using it. For a common cold, safety and effectiveness have only been established for up to 4 days. For seasonal allergies (hay fever), it's been studied fo...
The nasal spray helps my runny nose, but can I keep using it past a week?

📖 Read our full Ipratropium guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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UNII 0S5MKE574X
A chlorinated solvent used historically in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It functions as a solvent and cleaning agent in drug production processes, helping dissolve or process active ingredients and other formula components.
UNII XF417D3PSL
Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
UNII 3K9958V90M
A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

4 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

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Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per g	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	$22.110	—
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly	No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.

NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month

▲ Up 1% over the last 4 months.

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation 17 ugthis 17270-0401-00	Armstrong	1 canister	$22.110	AB	Availability likely	—
Atrovent HFA 17 ug 00597-0087-17	Boehringer	1 canister	$22.764	AB	Availability likely	+3%

About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2026

First FDA approval

Feb 2026

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2026

Currently FDA-listed

listed with the FDA

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Generic on the market

this product is a generic

✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Oct 2026. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.

📅 FDA approved Feb 23, 2026 AB TE-rated RLD RS ⏳ ~0.1 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book

Exclusivity PC

2026

Today

LOE

Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo

🏛️FDA exclusivity

FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.

🧪Product / substance patents

Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.

🎯Method-of-use patents

Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.

🛈 What do these terms mean?

Patent: Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent: Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent: Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent: A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label: A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity: FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV: A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS: Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating: FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity): The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

FDA exclusivity

Code	What it grants	Expires
PC	Pediatric Exclusivity (+6 months)	Oct 13, 2026

Common questions

Is there a generic version of IPRATROPIUM BR 17 MCG HFA INH?

Yes — an FDA-approved generic equivalent is listed in the FDA Orange Book for IPRATROPIUM BR 17 MCG HFA INH. See the alternatives section for substitutable, lower-cost products.

The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?

FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.

Why do different websites show different generic release dates?

Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.

What does “FDA listed” mean?

It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.

What does a patent or protection date mean here?

It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).

What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?

It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.

Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?

Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.

Can a generic come out after the listed dates?

Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.

What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?

Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.

Why are there multiple patent dates?

One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.

Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
17270-0401-00 You're viewing this	1 CANISTER in 1 CARTON (17270-0401-0) / 200 AEROSOL in 1 CANISTER	2026-04-16	Active

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description

🎯 Indications and Usage 58 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is indicated as a bronchodilator for maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is an anticholinergic indicated for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The usual starting dose of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is two inhalations four times a day. Patients may take additional inhalations as required; however, the total number of inhalations should not exceed 12 in 24 hours. Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is a solution aerosol that does not require shaking.

However, as with any other metered-dose inhaler, some coordination is required between actuating the canister and inhaling the medication. Patients should “prime” or actuate ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol before using for the first time by releasing 2 test sprays into the air away from the face. In cases where the inhaler has not been used for more than 3 days, prime the inhaler again by releasing 2 test sprays into the air away from the face.

Patients should avoid spraying ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol into their eyes. Each inhaler provides sufficient medication for 200 actuations. The inhaler should be discarded after the labeled number of actuations has been used.

The amount of medication in each actuation cannot be assured after this point, even though the canister is not completely empty. Patients should be instructed on the proper use of their inhaler [see Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )]. For oral inhalation only • Two inhalations four times a day, not to exceed 12 inhalations in 24 hours

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 117 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is an inhalation aerosol supplied in a pressurized fluorocarbon polymer-coated aluminum canister as a metered-dose inhaler with a blue mouthpiece and a grey protective cap. Each pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for oral inhalation contains a 12.9 g solution of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) that provides sufficient medication for 200 actuations. After priming, each actuation of the inhaler delivers 21 mcg of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) from the valve and delivers 17 mcg of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) from the mouthpiece. • Inhalation Aerosol: Each actuation of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol delivers 17 mcg of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) from mouthpiece • Supplied in a 12.9 g canister containing 200 actuations

⛔ Contraindications 67 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is contraindicated in the following conditions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. • Hypersensitivity to ipratropium bromide or other ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol components • Hypersensitivity to atropine or any of its derivatives • Hypersensitivity to ipratropium bromide or other ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol components ( 4 ) • Hypersensitivity to atropine or any of its derivatives

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm where rescue therapy is required for rapid response ( 5.1 ) • Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis: Discontinue ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol at once and consider alternative treatments ( 5.2 ) • Paradoxical bronchospasm: Discontinue ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and consider other treatments if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs ( 5.3 ) • Ocular effects: Use with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and instruct patients to consult a physician immediately if signs or symptoms of narrow-angle glaucoma develop ( 5.4 ) • Urinary retention: Use with caution in patients with prostatic hyperplasia or bladder-neck obstruction and instruct patients to consult a physician immediately if signs or symptoms of urinary retention develop ( 5.5 )

5.1Use for Maintenance Treatment Only Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is a bronchodilator for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD and is not indicated for the initial treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm where rescue therapy is required for rapid response.

5.2Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria, angioedema, rash, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, and oropharyngeal edema may occur after the administration of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol. In clinical trials and postmarketing experience with ipratropium-containing products, hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, pruritus, angioedema of tongue, lips and face, urticaria (including giant urticaria), laryngospasm and anaphylactic reactions have been reported [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 , 6.2 )].

If such a reaction occurs, therapy with ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol should be stopped at once and alternative treatment should be considered [see Contraindications ( 4 )].

5.3Paradoxical Bronchospasm Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol can produce paradoxical bronchospasm that can be life threatening. If this occurs, treatment with ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol should be stopped and other treatments considered.

5.4Ocular Effects Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is an anticholinergic and its use may increase intraocular pressure. This may result in precipitation or worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma. Therefore, ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol should be used with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )].

Patients should avoid spraying ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol into their eyes. If a patient sprays ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol into their eyes, they may cause eye pain or discomfort, temporary blurring of vision, mydriasis, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival and corneal congestion. Advise patients to consult their physician immediately if any of these symptoms develop while using ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol.

5.5Urinary Retention Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is an anticholinergic and may cause urinary retention. Therefore caution is advised when administering ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol to patients with prostatic hyperplasia, or bladder-neck obstruction [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )].

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described, or described in greater detail, in other sections: • Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Paradoxical Bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Ocular Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Urinary Retention [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in patients.

Most common adverse reactions (>5% incidence in the 12-week placebo- controlled trials) were bronchitis, COPD exacerbation, dyspnea, and headache ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-423-4136, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience The adverse reaction information concerning ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is derived from two 12-week, double-blind, parallel-group studies and one 1-year open-label, parallel group study. These studies compared ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol, ipratropium bromide CFC inhalation aerosol, and placebo (in one study only) in 1,010 COPD patients. The following table lists the incidence of adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of greater than or equal to 3% in any ipratropium bromide group and greater than placebo in the 12-week study.

The frequency of corresponding reactions in the 1-year open label study is included for comparison. TABLE 1 Adverse Reactions (% Patients) in Ipratropium Bromide HFA Inhalation Aerosol Clinical Trials Placebo-controlled 12-week study 244.1405 and Active-controlled 12-week Study 244.1408 Active-controlled 1-year Study 244.2453 Ipratropium Bromide HFA Inhalation Aerosol (N=243) % Ipratropium Bromide CFC Inhalation Aerosol (N=183) % Placebo (N=128) % Ipratropium Bromide HFA Inhalation Aerosol (N=305) % Ipratropium Bromide CFC Inhalation Aerosol (N=151) % BODY AS A WHOLE - GENERAL DISORDERS Back Pain 2 3 2 7 3 Headache 6 9 8 7 5 Influenza-like symptoms 4 2 2 8 5 CENTRAL & PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS Dizziness 3 3 2 3 1 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM DISORDERS Dyspepsia 1 3 1 5 3 Mouth dry 4 2 2 2 3 Nausea 4 1 2 4 4 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS Bronchitis 10 11 6 23 19 COPD exacerbation 8 14 13 23 23 Dyspnea 8 8 4 7 4 Sinusitis 1 4 3 11 14 URINARY SYSTEM DISORDER Urinary tract infection 2 3 1 10 8 Cough, rhinitis, and upper respiratory infection occurred in greater than or equal to 3% of patients in either ipratropium treatment group but not greater than placebo in the 12-week study.

In the one open-label controlled study in 456 COPD patients, the overall incidence of adverse events was also similar between ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and ipratropium bromide CFC inhalation aerosol formulations. Overall, in the above mentioned studies, 9.3% of the patients taking 42 mcg ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and 8.7% of the patients taking 42 mcg ipratropium bromide CFC inhalation aerosol reported at least one adverse event that was considered by the investigator to be related to the study drug.

The most common drug-related adverse events were dry mouth (1.6% of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and 0.9% of ipratropium bromide CFC inhalation aerosol patients), and taste perversion (bitter taste) (0.9% of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and 0.3% of ipratropium bromide CFC inhalation aerosol patients). As an anticholinergic drug, cases of precipitation or worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma, glaucoma, halo vision, conjunctival hyperemia, corneal edema, mydriasis, acute eye pain, dry throat, hypotension, palpitations, urinary retention, tachycardia, constipation, bronchospasm, including paradoxical bronchospasm have been reported with the use of ip…

🔄 Drug Interactions 132 words ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol has been used concomitantly with other drugs, including sympathomimetic bronchodilators, methylxanthines, oral and inhaled steroids commonly used in the treatment of COPD. With the exception of albuterol, there are no formal studies fully evaluating the interaction effects of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and these drugs with respect to safety and effectiveness. Anticholinergics: May interact additively with concomitantly used anticholinergic medications.

Avoid administration of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol with other anticholinergic-containing drugs ( 7.1 )

7.1Anticholinergic Agents There is potential for an additive interaction with concomitantly used anticholinergic medications. Therefore, avoid coadministration of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol with other anticholinergic-containing drugs as this may lead to an increase in anticholinergic adverse effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 , 5.5 )].

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Ipratropium is negligibly absorbed systemically following oral inhalation; therefore, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. There is limited experience with ipratropium bromide use in pregnant women. Published literature, including cohort studies, case control studies and case series, over several decades have not identified a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

Based on animal reproduction animal studies, no evidence of structural alternations was observed when ipratropium bromide was administered to pregnant mice, rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to approximately 200, 40,000, and 10,000 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human daily inhalation dose (MRHDID) in adults (see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In animal reproduction studies, oral and inhalation administration of ipratropium bromide to pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits during the period of organogenesis did not show evidence of fetal structural alterations. The ipratropium bromide dose in oral studies in mice, rats, and rabbits was up to approximately 200, 40,000, and 10,000 times, respectively, the MRHDID in adults (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal doses of 10, 1000, and 125 mg/kg/day, respectively).

The ipratropium bromide dose in inhalation studies in rats and rabbits was up to approximately 60 and 140 times, respectively, the MRHDID in adults (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal doses of 1.5 and 1.8 mg/kg/day, respectively). Embryotoxicity was observed as increased resorption in rats at oral doses approximately 3,600 times the MRHDID in adults (on a mg/m 2 basis at maternal doses of 90 mg/kg/day and above). This effect is not considered relevant to human use due to the large doses at which it was observed and the difference in route of administration.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of ipratropium in either human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Although lipid-insoluble quaternary cations pass into breast milk, ipratropium concentrations in plasma after inhaled therapeutic doses are low, therefore, ipratropium levels in human breast milk are expected to be low [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established.

8.5Geriatric Use In the pivotal 12-week study, both ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol and ipratropium bromide CFC inhalation aerosol formulations were equally effective in patients over 65 years of age and under 65 years of age. Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol, 57% were ≥65 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.

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10 OVERDOSAGE Acute overdose by inhalation is unlikely since ipratropium bromide is not well absorbed systemically after inhalation or oral administration.

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12.1Mechanism of Action Ipratropium bromide is an anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) agent which, based on animal studies, appears to inhibit vagally-mediated reflexes by antagonizing the action of acetylcholine, the transmitter agent released at the neuromuscular junctions in the lung. Anticholinergics prevent the increases in intracellular concentration of Ca++ which is caused by interaction of acetylcholine with the muscarinic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Cardiovascular effects At recommended doses, ipratropium bromide does not produce clinically significant changes in pulse rate or blood pressure. Ocular effects In studies without a positive control, ipratropium bromide did not alter pupil size, accommodation, or visual acuity. Mucociliary clearance and respiratory secretions Controlled clinical studies have demonstrated that ipratropium bromide does not alter either mucociliary clearance or the volume or viscosity of respiratory secretions.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Following administration by oral inhalation from a metered-dose inhaler, the majority of the delivered dose is deposited in the gastrointestinal tract and, to a lesser extent, in the lung, the intended site of action. Ipratropium bromide is a quaternary amine and hence is not readily absorbed into the systemic circulation either from the surface of the lung or from the gastrointestinal tract as confirmed by blood level and renal excretion studies. The half-life of elimination is about 2 hours after inhalation or intravenous administration.

Ipratropium bromide is minimally bound (0% to 9% in vitro) to plasma albumin and α 1 -acid glycoprotein. It is partially metabolized to inactive ester hydrolysis products. Following intravenous administration, approximately one-half of the dose is excreted unchanged in the urine.

A pharmacokinetic study with 29 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients (48-79 years of age) demonstrated that mean peak plasma ipratropium concentrations of 59±20 pg/mL were obtained following a single administration of 4 inhalations of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol (84 mcg). Plasma ipratropium concentrations declined to 24±15 pg/mL by six hours. When these patients were administered 4 inhalations QID (16 inhalations/day=336 mcg) for one week, the mean peak plasma ipratropium concentration increased to 82±39 pg/mL with a trough (6 hour) concentration of 28±12 pg/mL at steady state.

Specific Populations Geriatric Patients In the pharmacokinetic study with 29 COPD patients, a subset of 14 patients were >65 years of age. Mean peak plasma ipratropium concentrations of 56±24 pg/mL were obtained following a single administration of 4 inhalations (21 mcg/puff) of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol (84 mcg). When these 14 patients were administered 4 inhalations four times a day (16 inhalations/day) for one week, the mean peak plasma ipratropium concentration only increased to 84±50 pg/mL indicating that the pharmacokinetic behavior of ipratropium bromide in the geriatric population is consistent with younger patients.

Renally Impaired Patients The pharmacokinetics of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol have not been studied in patients with renal insufficiency. Hepatically Impaired Patients The pharmacokinetics of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol have not been studied in patients with hepatic insufficiency. Drug-Drug Interaction No specific pharmacokinetic studies were conducted to evaluate potential drug-drug interactions with other medications.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is supplied in a pressurized aluminum canister as a metered-dose inhaler with a blue mouthpiece and a grey protective cap (NDC 17270-0401-0). The mouthpiece has an actuation indicator visible through a small window. The indicator typically moves during every 5 to 7 actuations.

It displays the approximate number of actuations remaining in increments of 20, starting at “200” and decreasing until it reaches “0”. The ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol canister is to be used only with the accompanying ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol mouthpiece. This mouthpiece should not be used with other aerosol medications.

Similarly, the canister should not be used with other mouthpieces. After priming, each actuation of ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol delivers 21 mcg of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) from the valve and 17 mcg from the mouthpiece. Each canister has a net weight of 12.9 grams and provides sufficient medication for 200 actuations.

The inhaler should be discarded after the labeled number of actuations has been used when the indicator displays “0”. The amount of medication in each actuation cannot be assured after this point, even though the canister is not completely empty. Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

For optimal results, the canister should be at room temperature before use. Contents Under Pressure: Do not puncture. Do not use or store near heat or open flame.

Exposure to temperatures above 120°F may cause bursting. Never throw the inhaler into a fire or incinerator. Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid spraying in eyes.

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11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is ipratropium bromide (monohydrate). It is an anticholinergic bronchodilator 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 for ipratropium bromide is: Ipratropium bromide is a white to off-white crystalline substance, freely soluble in water and methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in lipophilic solvents such as ether, chloroform, and fluorocarbons.

Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol is a pressurized metered-dose aerosol unit for oral inhalation that contains a solution of ipratropium bromide. The 200 inhalation unit has a net weight of 12.9 grams. After priming, each actuation of the inhaler delivers 21 mcg of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) from the valve in 56 mg of solution and delivers 17 mcg of ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) from the mouthpiece.

The actual amount of drug delivered to the lung may depend on patient factors, such as the coordination between the actuation of the device and inspiration through the delivery system. The excipients are anhydrous citric acid, dehydrated alcohol, HFA-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) as propellant, and sterile water for irrigation. This product does not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as propellants.

Ipratropium bromide HFA inhalation aerosol should be primed before using for the first time by releasing 2 test sprays into the air away from the face. In cases where the inhaler has not been used for more than 3 days, prime the inhaler again by releasing 2 test sprays into the air away from the face. structure

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case series: A report describing what happened to a small group of patients, with no comparison group.

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

exacerbation: A flare-up or worsening of a condition.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

Active ingredient: The part of a medicine that produces its intended effect on the body.

active-controlled: Describes a study that compares a new medicine against another medicine already known to work, instead of a dummy pill.

adverse event: Any unwanted medical problem that happens during treatment, whether or not the medicine actually caused it.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

anaphylaxis: A sudden, severe, whole-body allergic reaction that can cause trouble breathing, swelling, and a drop in blood pressure, needing emergency care.

angioedema: Rapid swelling deep under the skin, often around the eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

bronchospasm: A sudden tightening of the muscles around the airways in the lungs that narrows them and makes breathing harder.

clearance: How quickly the body removes a medicine from the blood, usually through the liver and kidneys.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

constipation: Having bowel movements less often than usual, or passing stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to move.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

double-blind: A study in which neither the patients nor their doctors know who is getting the real medicine and who is getting the dummy.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

dyspepsia: Discomfort, fullness, or a burning feeling in the upper belly, commonly called indigestion.

dyspnea: The medical word for shortness of breath, or the feeling that you cannot get enough air.

edema: Swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Elimination: The overall removal of a medicine from the body by breaking it down and passing it out.

estimated background risk: The normal chance that any pregnancy will have a birth defect or problem, even without taking any medicine.

Excretion: How the body removes a medicine or its leftover pieces, mainly through the urine or stool.

glaucoma: An eye condition, often linked to high pressure inside the eye, that can slowly damage vision.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypotension: Blood pressure that is lower than normal, which can cause dizziness or fainting.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

inhalation: Breathed in through the mouth or nose so the medicine reaches the lungs or airways.

intraocular pressure: The fluid pressure inside the eye.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

lactation: The making and release of milk from a mother's breasts after giving birth.

laryngospasm: A sudden spasm of the vocal cords that briefly closes the voice box and makes it hard to breathe or speak.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

mydriasis: Widening of the pupil, the dark center of the eye.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

open-label: A study in which both the patients and their doctors know which treatment each person is receiving.

organogenesis: The early stage of pregnancy when the developing baby's organs are first forming.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

palpitations: The feeling that your heart is racing, pounding, fluttering, or skipping beats.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

placebo: An inactive treatment with no real medicine in it, such as a sugar pill, used for comparison in a study.

placebo-controlled: Describes a study that compares people taking the real medicine against people taking a dummy pill with no active ingredient.

pruritus: Itching of the skin.

renal excretion: Removal of a medicine from the body through the kidneys into the urine.

steady state: The point where the amount of medicine going in equals the amount leaving, so blood levels stay fairly even.

systemic circulation: The main bloodstream that carries a medicine throughout the whole body.

tachycardia: A faster-than-normal heart rate, usually over 100 beats per minute.

trough: The lowest level a medicine reaches in the blood, just before the next dose is due.

urinary retention: Being unable to empty the bladder fully or at all.

urticaria: Raised, itchy welts on the skin, commonly called hives.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

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