The drug Atrovent is the generic name for which medication?

• A. Ipratropium Bromide
• B. Albuterol
• C. Salmeterol
• D. Fluticasone

Answer: (A)

Atrovent is the brand name for ipratropium bromide, an inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilator. It works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the airways, which prevents acetylcholine from causing airway smooth muscle constriction and reduces secretions. This leads to bronchodilation and relief of bronchospasm, making it useful in acute bronchospasm and often used with a fast-acting beta-agonist.

The other drugs listed are different types of bronchodilators or anti-inflammatory agents: albuterol is a beta-2 agonist that relaxes airway smooth muscle via cAMP; salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist; fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation. Therefore, the correct match for Atrovent is ipratropium bromide.