Lung function
improvement can
help you breathe
better
ATROVENT HFA—2 puffs, 4 times a day— is
proven to help people with COPD breathe
better.
ATROVENT HFA is a maintenance medication for COPD. It has been used for over 12 years to help people with COPD breathe better.
Smart Tips to Help Manage COPD
Breathing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be difficult. It can even get worse over time. But there are things you can do to help. ATROVENT HFA is one of them. Here are some other tips:
STICK TO YOUR TREATMENT PLAN
- Take your medication at the same time every day
- Keep your medication in the same place at all times
- Ask a family member or close friend to remind you
- Mark refill dates on your calendar
- See if you can join a refill reminder program at your local pharmacy
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH
- Stop smoking
- Avoid smoke and fumes that make it hard to breathe
- See your healthcare provider regularly
- Talk to your doctor about a pulmonary rehabilitation program
- If your breathing gets worse, go to your doctor or the hospital immediately
Get help keeping your airways open
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO TAKE 2 PUFFS OF
ATROVENT HFA, 4 TIMES A DAY
People taking 2 puffs, 4 times a day, of ATROVENT HFA had significantly improved lung function:
Lung function improvement was sustained for
2 to 4 hours after taking ATROVENT HFA in the majority of patients.
People taking ATROVENT HFA showed improved lung function for the entire length of the study (Days 1 through 85).1
It’s important to take ATROVENT HFA as directed by your healthcare provider.
Reference
- 1. CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS COPD| VOLUME 120, ISSUE 4, P1253-1261, OCTOBER 2001
Ipratropium Bromide Hydrofluoroalkane Inhalation Aerosol Is Safe and Effective in Patients With COPD; James Taylor, MD, FCCP Arthur Kotch, MD, FCCP et. al. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.120.4.1253