Alti-Ipratropium and Isopto Homatropine Ophthalmic Solution

• Generic Name: ipratropium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Atrovent HFA, Atrovent

Ipratropium is used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It is also used to treat air flow blockage and prevent the worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Ipratropium belongs to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: homatropine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Homatropine, Homatropaire

Homatropine relaxes muscles in the iris (the colored part) of your eye. Relaxing these muscles helps to dilate or widen your pupil.

Homatropine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat an eye condition called uveitis. homatropine ophthalmic is also used to dilate your pupil before an eye exam, or to lower pressure inside the eye after eye surgery.

Homatropine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.