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What class of drugs does Ipratropium (Atrovent) belong to?

Beta-2 agonists

Corticosteroids

Anticholinergics

Ipratropium belongs to the class of drugs known as anticholinergics.

This class of drugs works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is involved in muscle contractions.

This helps to relax the airway muscles and improve airflow in conditions such as asthma and COPD.

Option A, beta-2 agonists, work by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the lungs to open up the airways.

Corticosteroids (option B) work by reducing inflammation in the airways, while xanthine derivatives (option D) work by relaxing the muscles in the airways.

Although these options may also be used to treat asthma and COPD, they belong to different classes of drugs than Ipratropium.

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Xanthine derivatives

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