ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reaction information on ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) in patients with perennial rhinitis was derived from four multicenter, vehicle-controlled clinical trials involving 703 patients (356 patients on ipratropium bromide and 347 patients on vehicle), and a one-year, open-label, follow-up trial. In three of the trials, patients received ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) three times daily, for eight weeks. In the other trial, ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) was given to patients two times daily for four weeks. Of the 285 patients who entered the open-label, follow-up trial, 232 were treated for 3 months, 200 for 6 months, and 159 up to one year. The majority (>86%) of patients treated for one year were maintained on 42 mcg per nostril, two or three times daily of ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray).
Table 1 shows adverse events, and the frequency that these adverse events led to the discontinuation of treatment, reported for patients who received ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) at the recommended dose of 42 mcg per nostril, or vehicle two or three times daily for four or eight weeks. Only adverse events reported with the incidence of at least 2.0% in the ipratropium bromide group and higher in the ipratropium bromide group than in the vehicle group are shown.
% Of Patients Reporting Events+
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Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray)
(n=356)
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Vehicle Control
(n= 347)
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| Incidence % |
Discontinued % |
Incidence % |
Discontinued % |
Headache |
9.8 |
0.6 |
9.2 |
0.0 |
Upper respiratory tract infection |
9.8 |
1.4 |
7.2 |
1.4 |
Epistaxis 1
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9.0 |
0.3 |
4.6 |
0.3 |
Rhinitis* |
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Nasal dryness |
5.1 |
0.0 |
0.9 |
0.3 |
Nasal irritation 2
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2.0 |
0.0 |
1.7 |
0.6 |
Other nasal symptoms 3
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3.1 |
1.1 |
1.7 |
0.3 |
Pharyngitis |
8.1 |
0.3 |
4.6 |
0.0 |
Nausea |
2.2 |
0.3 |
0.9 |
0.0 |
+This table includes adverse events which occurred at an incidence rate of at least 2.0% in the ipratropium bromide group and more frequently in the ipratropium bromide group than in the vehicle group.
1 Epistaxis reported by 7.0% of ipratropium bromide patients and 2.3% of vehicle patients, blood-tinged mucus by 2.0% of ipratropium bromide patients and 2.3% of vehicle patients.
2 Nasal irritation includes reports of nasal itching, nasal burning, nasal irritation, and ulcerative rhinitis.
3 Other nasal symptoms include reports of nasal congestion, increased rhinorrhea, increased rhinitis, posterior nasal drip, sneezing, nasal polyps, and nasal edema.
* All events are listed by their WHO term; rhinitis has been presented by descriptive terms for clarification.
Ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) was well tolerated by most patients. The most frequently reported nasal adverse events were transient episodes of nasal dryness or epistaxis. These adverse events were mild or moderate in nature, none was considered serious, none resulted in hospitalization and most resolved spontaneously or following a dose reduction. Treatment for nasal dryness and epistaxis was required infrequently (2% or less) and consisted of local application of pressure or a moisturizing agent (e.g., petroleum jelly or saline nasal spray). Patient discontinuation for epistaxis or nasal dryness was infrequent in both the controlled (0.3% or less) and one-year, open-label (2% or less) trials. There was no evidence of nasal rebound (i.e., a clinically significant increase in rhinorrhea, posterior nasal drip, sneezing or nasal congestion severity compared to baseline) upon discontinuation of double-blind therapy in these trials.
Adverse events reported by less than 2% of the patients receiving ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) during the controlled clinical trials or during the open-label follow-up trial, which are potentially related to ipratropium bromide’s local effects or systemic anticholinergic effects include: dry mouth/throat, dizziness, ocular irritation, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, hoarseness, cough, and taste perversion.
There were infrequent reports of skin rash in both the controlled and uncontrolled clinical studies.
Post-Marketing Experience
Allergic-type reactions such as skin rash angioedema including that of the throat, tongue, lips and face, generalized urticaria (including giant urticaria), laryngospasm, and anaphylactic reactions have been reported with ipratropium bromide nasal solution 0.03% (Nasal Spray) and for other ipratropium bromide-containing products, with positive rechallenge in some cases.
Additional side effects identified from the published literature and/or post-marketing surveillance on the use of ipratropium bromide-containing products (singly or in combination with albuterol), include: urinary retention, prostatic disorders, mydriasis, cases of precipitation or worsening of narrow-angle glaucoma, acute eye pain, wheezing, dryness of the oropharynx, sinusitis, tachycardia, palpitations, pain, edema, gastrointestinal distress (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting), bowel obstruction, constipation, nasal discomfort, throat irritation, hypersensitivity, accommodation disorder, intraocular pressure increased, glaucoma, halo vision, conjunctival hyperaemia, corneal edema, heart rate increased, bronchospasm, pharyngeal edema, gastrointestinal motility disorder, mouth edema, stomatitis, and pruritus.
After oral inhalation of ipratropium bromide in patients suffering from COPD/Asthma supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation have been reported.
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REPORTS OF SUSPECTED IPRATROPIUM SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ipratropium. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Possible Ipratropium side effects / adverse reactions in 63 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-03-08
Patient: 63 year old male
Reactions: Pancytopenia, Thrombocytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Potassium Chloride
Dosage: 1800 mg, daily
Start date: 2012-01-24
Polyethylene Glycol
Dosage: 20 g, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-19
Fluconazole
Dosage: 100 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
Start date: 2012-01-19
Cordarone
Dosage: 1 g, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-02-01
End date: 2012-02-15
Acetaminophen
Dosage: 4 g, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-16
Ipratropium
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-01-20
Lovenox
Dosage: 4000 iu daily (4000 iu/0.4 ml)
Start date: 2012-01-23
End date: 2012-02-15
Pantoprazole Sodium
Dosage: 20 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-24
Zometa
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-01-19
Moxifloxacin HCL
Dosage: 400 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-25
End date: 2012-02-05
Furosemide
Dosage: 60 mg, daily
Start date: 2012-01-17
End date: 2012-02-18
Ventolin
Dosage: 2.5 mg/2.5 ml daily
Start date: 2012-01-20
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: 60 mg, daily
Start date: 2012-01-19
Prednisolone
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-24
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