Combivent Respimat (Inhalation)
Albuterol and ipratropium are bronchodilators that relax muscles in the airways and increase air flow to the lungs.
Albuterol and ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are also using other medicines to control their condition.
Albuterol and ipratropium inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isCombivent Respimat (Inhalation)used for?
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -- Maintenance
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutCombivent Respimat (Inhalation)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albuterol, ipratropium, or atropine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or heart rhythm disorder;
- a seizure disorder such as epilepsy;
- diabetes;
- overactive thyroid;
- glaucoma;
- 肝脏或肾脏疾病;或
- enlarged prostate, problems with urination.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
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Side Effects
What are the side effects ofCombivent Respimat (Inhalation)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medicine;
- chest pain;
- fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest;
- tremors, nervousness;
- swelling of your ankles or feet;
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- painful or difficult urination; or
- low potassium--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.
Common side effects may include:
- headache;
- trouble breathing; or
- cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, or sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
我可以Combivent Respimat (Inhalation)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingCombivent Respimat (Inhalation)?
If this medication gets in your eyes, rinse with water and seek medical attention.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your vision or reactions could be impaired.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeCombivent Respimat (Inhalation)?
UseCombivent Respimat (Inhalation)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Albuterol and ipratropium inhalation is usually used 4 times per day. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.不要使用超过6病人24小时体育riod.
Overuse of this medicine may increase the risk of death.It is critical that you use only the prescribed dose of this medicine.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Always use the new inhaler device provided with your refill.
To use the inhaler:
- You do not need to shake the inhaler before use.
- Uncap the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Breathe out fully. Put the mouthpiece into your mouth and close your lips. Keep your eyes closed to prevent spraying any medicine into your eyes. Breathe in slowly while pressing the dose-release button on the inhaler. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
- Close the cap until you use your inhaler again.
- Carefully follow all directions for cleaning your specific inhaler device once per week.
Keep track of the number of sprays you have used. Throw away theCombivent Respimatinhaler canister after 3 months or 120 sprays, whichever comes first.
To use the solution with a nebulizer:
- Open the foil pouch and remove one vial. Empty the medicine into the chamber of the nebulizer. Attach the mouthpiece or face mask, then attach the drug chamber to the compressor.
- Sit upright in a comfortable position. Place the mouthpiece into your mouth or put on the face mask, covering your nose and mouth. Turn on the compressor.
- Breathe in slowly and evenly until no more mist is formed by the nebulizer and the drug chamber is empty.
- Clean the nebulizer after each use. Follow the cleaning directions that came with your nebulizer.
Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
To make sure this medicine is not causing harmful effects on your lungs, you may need to have chest X rays or other frequent lung function tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze. Keep each vial in its foil pouch until you are ready to use it.
Keep the cover on your inhaler when not in use. Keep away from open flame or high heat. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty inhaler canister.
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.Do notuse two doses at one time.
Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.