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Allergy Drugs: Nasal Anticholinergics

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Allergy Drugs: Nasal Anticholinergics

Ipratropium nasal (Atrovent nasal)

HOW DOES THIS DRUG WORK?

This drug blocks the effect of the cholinergic nerves. This causes the muscles to relax and the lung bronchi to dilate for improved breathing. It also relieves a runny nose.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Treats a runny nose and improves breathing that is affected by allergies. (more…)

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