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Side effect(s) of Albuterol and Ipratropium


Review the side-effects of Albuterol and Ipratropium as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   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).

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Albuterol and Ipratropium

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


Trade Names for Albuterol and Ipratropium

International :


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