Salbutamol + Ipratropium
Information about Salbutamol + Ipratropium
Salbutamol + Ipratropium Uses
Salbutamol+Ipratropium is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Salbutamol + Ipratropium works
Salbutamol + Ipratropium is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Ipratropium. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator while Ipratropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Salbutamol + Ipratropium
Cough, Tremors, Headache, Muscle cramp, Throat irritation, Respiratory tract infection, Respiratory tract inflammation, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Nausea, Dizziness, Decreased potassium level in blood, Nervousness, Weakness, Irritability, Drowsiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Difficulty in urination
Available Medicine for Salbutamol + Ipratropium
Salbair I RespLupin Ltd
₹71 variant(s)
Ibires IIndiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
₹571 variant(s)
AeromistSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹61 variant(s)
CombimistZydus Cadila
₹41 variant(s)
VentipraKopran Ltd
₹591 variant(s)
Ventipra MDIKopran Ltd
₹1821 variant(s)
Expert advice for Salbutamol + Ipratropium
- Salbutamol + Ipratropium is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Salbutamol + Ipratropium can lower blood potassium level.
- Only miniscule amounts of Salbutamol + Ipratropium may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.