Generic name: ipratropium and albuterol (inhalation route) [ ip-ra-TROE-pee-um-BROE-mide, al-BUE-ter-ol-SUL-fate ]
Drug class:Bronchodilator combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 30, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Combivent
- Combivent Respimat
- Duoneb
In Canada
- Ratio-Ipra Sal Udv
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator
Pharmacologic Class: Ipratropium
Uses for Ratio-Ipra Sal Udv
Ipratropium and albuterol combination is used to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It is also used to treat air flow blockage and prevent the worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients who need another medicine.
Ipratropium and albuterol belong to the family of medicines known as bronchodilators. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Ratio-Ipra Sal Udv
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of ipratropium and albuterol combination in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Combivent® Respim...
