Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 16, 2021.
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 ipratropium and albuterol
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.
Ipratropium and albuterol is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using ipratropium and albuterol
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 ipratropium and albuterol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ipratropium and albuterol 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® Respimat® spray in the elderly.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Combivent® in geriatric patients.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used toge...
