Albuterol and ipratropium (inhalation)

Generic name: albuterol and ipratropium (inhalation) [ al-BUE-ter-ol-and-IP-ra-TRO-pee-um ]
Brand names: Combivent Respimat, Combivent, DuoNeb
Dosage forms: inhalation aerosol (100 mcg-20 mcg/inh); inhalation solution (2.5 mg-0.5 mg/3 mL)
Drug class:Bronchodilator combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 5, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is albuterol and ipratropium 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.

Warnings

Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your medications are not working as well. Overuse of albuterol and ipratropium may increase the risk of death. It is critical that you use only the prescribed dose of albuterol and ipratropium.

Before taking this medicine

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,