Brand Name
Combivent Inhalation Solution
Common Name
ipratropium - salbutamol inhaler and inhalation solution
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02231675 | COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Salbutamol and ipratropium belong to the family of medications known as bronchodilators.
Together, they are used to treat chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic lung disease that makes
it difficult to breathe. These medications work by opening the airways to make
breathing easier.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the
ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this
with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to
your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
Inhaler: The usual adult dose is two inhalations (also referred to as puffs) four times a day. The maximum dose is 12 inhalations daily. The contents of the inhaler are under pressure. It should not be punctured or overheated. Store at room temperature. Do not allow the medication to enter your eyes. If contact occurs, flush eyes with plenty of water.
Inhalation solution: The inhalation solution is designed for use with a nebulizer, a machine that delivers medications to the lungs by pumping the medication through a mask or mouthpiece. The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is one vial three or four times a day. Each vial should be used only once and then discarded. The inhalation solution should not be used if it is discoloured. Store at room temperature. Do not allow the medication to enter your eyes. If contact occurs, flush eyes with plenty of water.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is very important that this medication be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by the doctor. If you miss a dose of this medication, check with your health care professional. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
This medication is available under multiple brand names and in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms listed here. The forms available for the specific brand you have searched are listed under "What form(s) does this medication come in?"
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each unit dose vial contains ipratropium bromide anhydrous (as monohydrate) 0.5 mg and salbutamol sulfate 3 mg (equivalent to salbutamol base 2.5 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydrochloric acid, purified water and sodium chloride.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
This medication should not be used by people who:
- are allergic to salbutamol, ipratropium, or any ingredients of this medication
- are allergic to soya or related food products such as soybeans and peanuts
- are allergic to atropine or related
medications
- have certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (tachyarrhythmias)
- have certain types of heart disease (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy)
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