Combivent Respimat
Product Information
Drug name: Combivent Respimat
Generic name: Ipratropium/Albuterol
Strengths: 20/100mcg Formulation: Inhaler
Combivent Respimat Inhaler
Combivent Respimat is an inhalation spray that contains two bronchodilators that act together to open the lungs’ airways.
It is a combination of Ipratropium bromide and albuterol.
Bronchodilators are medications that relax the muscles in the lungs and expand the airways, making breathing easier.
Combivent Respimat is available as an inhaler. Respimat is the name of the inhaler device.
What is Combivent Respimat Used for
Combivent Respimat is a COPD medication that helps people breathe better. It is to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are among the lung illnesses that make up COPD.
You must already be using an aerosol bronchodilator before your doctor may prescribe this medication. You must also be experiencing bronchospasms (muscle tightening in your airways) and require a second bronchodilator.
Combivent Respimat: How to Use
Follow your doctor’s or healthcare provider’s instructions when using this medication.
Combivent Respimat is taken via inhalation. Watch training videos on the Combivent Respimat website to learn how to prepare your inhaler and use it every day. You may also use this website’s step-by-step instructions and images.
One inhaled puff four times a day is the usual dose. One puff inhaled six times a day is the maximum dosage. A single dosage of this medication should last at least four to five hours. Space your dosages during the day when you’re awake to avoid waking up at night to take a dose.
Combivent Respimat Dosage
Each puff of medicine includes 20 milligrams of ipratropium and 100 milligrams of albuterol. Each cartridge contains 120 puffs.
Combivent Respimat Doses
One puff, four times a day, is the usual dosage for COPD. One puff, six times a day, is the maximum dosage.
Combivent Respimat for Asthma
This medication inhaler is an alternative for those who do not obtain enough relief from their asthma symptoms with a single bronchodilator that comprises one fast-acting drug. Although the Combivent Respimat inhaler is generally used by people with COPD, it may provide some help to patients with more severe asthma, however, it is not considered conventional asthma treatment.
Combivent Respimat Side Effects
Common
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Infections affecting breathing: acute bronchitis or colds
Serious:
- Bronchospasms
- Trouble urinating
- Low potassium levels
- Eye changes
- Heart complications
This drug might cause serious adverse effects. If you have any significant side effects, contact your doctor immediately, or dial 911 or your local emergency number.
These aren’t the only adverse effects that come with it. Other, perhaps more rare side effects should be discussed with your doctor and pharmacist. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about any allergies you have, medications you are taking, and any previous medical history you have.
Combivent Respimat Price
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