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Combivent Respimat Inhaler (Ipratropium / Albuterol)

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Combivent Respimat Inhaler (Ipratropium / Albuterol)

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20 / 100mcg (120 doses / inhaler)

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  • Product Details

    Description

    Combivent Respimat Inhalation Spray contains an anticholinergic, ipratropium bromide, and a beta2-adrenergic agonist, albuterol sulfate, to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients who need a second medication to help open up their airways for easier breathing.

    Combivent Respimat comes as an inhaler that delivers 20 mcg of ipratropium bromide and 100 mcg of albuterol per spray.


    Fact Table

    Formula

    C46H74BrN3O13S

    License

    US DailyMed

    Bioavailability

    2% and 7 to 28%

    Legal status

    Rx-Only

    Chemical Name

    Ipratropium bromide/salbutamol

    Elimination half-life

    2 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    20/100 mcg (120 doses/inhaler)

    Pregnancy

    Consult Doctor

    Brands

    Combivent Respimat

    Protein binding

    Less than 20%

    PubChem CID

    24847804

    MedlinePlus

    a601063

    ChEBI

    -

    ATC code

    R03AK04

    DrugBank

    -

    KEGG

    -

    Routes of administration

    Inhalation

    Directions

    Carefully read and follow the instructions that come with your prescription. Use Combivent Respimat as your doctor has prescribed. Let your doctor or pharmacist know if you have any questions or concerns. 

    The recommended dose is to inhale one spray four times a day. Do not exceed six inhalations within 24 hours.

    Ingredients

    Ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate are the active ingredients contained in Combivent Respimat.

    Contraindications

    Do not use Combivent Respimat if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

    Do not use Combivent Respimat if you are allergic to atropine or any of its derivatives.

    Cautions

    • Before you treat your COPD with Combivent Respimat, tell your doctor about:
      • About all the medications you take
      • Your allergies
      • Your health history and medical problems
      • Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
    • Combivent Respimat can cause life threatening airway constriction. Seek emergency care immediately if this occurs.
    • Beta2-adrenergic agonists, which is a component of Combivent Respimat, can cause serious cardiovascular effects such as high blood pressure, heart attack, rapid heart rate, and other heart arrhythmias. Caution should be used in patients with disorders of the cardiovascular system.
    • Ipratropium bromide, a component of Combivent Respimat, can cause increased pressure in the eyes and should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma.
    • Ipratropium bromide, a component of Combivent Respimat, can cause urinary retention and should be used with caution in patients who have prostate problems or bladder-neck obstructions.
    • Combivent Respimat can cause allergic reactions that can become severe. Seek emergency care immediately if you have trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, or skin rash.
    • Because Combivent Respimat contains albuterol, it should be used cautiously in patients who have seizures, high thyroid levels, diabetes, and in patients who are sensitive to sympathomimetic amines.
    • Beta2-adrenergic agonists, which is a component of Combivent Respimat, can cause low potassium levels in the blood.

    Side Effects

    Combivent Respimat side effects include cough, shortness of breath, headache, bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infections. These are not all the side effects that can occur. Contact your doctor right away if you develop side effects that worry you or won't go away.

    Reference:

    1. Combivent Respimat (ipratropium bromide and albuterol inhalation spray), for oral inhalation use. Ridgefield, CT: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2021.

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    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 12634

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