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
Dryness in mouth, Breathlessness, Cough, Tremor, Headache, Palpitations, Muscle cramp
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
₹4 to ₹1023 variant(s)
Ventipra MDIKopran Ltd
₹1821 variant(s)
VentipraKopran Ltd
₹591 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.