Albuterol and Ipratropium Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Albuterol and Ipratropium, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Albuterol and Ipratropium brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Albuterol and Ipratropium

Pronunciation : al-BUE-ter-ol- IP-ra-TROE-pee-um

Therapeutic Classification : Bronchodilator

Brand Names or Trade Names of Albuterol and Ipratropium

International :

Combivent, Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb, Ratio-Ipra Sal Udv

Why is Albuterol and Ipratropium Prescribed? (Indications)

Albuterol or salbutamol and Ipratropium combination is prescribed to prevent wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, and coughing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as chronic bronchitis (swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema (damage to the air sacs in the lungs).

It relaxes airway muscles that result in easy breathing.

When should Albuterol and Ipratropium not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity

What is the dosage of Albuterol and Ipratropium?

It is available as 90/18 mcg or 100/20 mcg (albuterol/ipratropium) per actuation of the inhaler. The recommended dose is one 3 mL vial administered 4 times per day.

How should Albuterol and Ipratropium be taken?

It comes as a solution (liquid) to inhale by mouth using a nebulizer, as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Albuterol and Ipratropium?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, difficulty in urinating, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, heart, liver or kidney disease, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, pediatric, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Do not use more than 12 puffs of the inhalation aerosol in 24 hours.

• It is recommended to “test-spray” three times before using for the first time.

• It may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

It may cause severe breathing problems, if it is so consult with your healthcare provider.

• Avoid contact with eyes.

What are the side effects of Albuterol and Ipratropium?

Body As A Whole - Pain, headache, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body and nervousness.
Heart - Chest pain, fast heart rate, elevated blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, heartburn.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, indigestion, nausea.
Skin – Hives, Rash, swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs and itching.
Musculoskeletal - Leg cramps.
Respiratory- Lung inflammation, lung disease, inflammation of pharynx, pneumonia.
Genitourinary - Urinary tract infection.
♦ Eye- Mydriasis(dilation of the pupil).