IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL is a combination of medications primarily used to treat or prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms, like shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath due to a damaged air sac) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation and narrowing of the lining of airways or bronchial tubes).
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL contains Ipratropium bromide (anti-cholinergic) and Salbutamol (bronchodilator). Together, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL works by relaxing muscles and widening the lungs' airways. Thereby allowing them to breathe easily and providing relief from symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL is for inhalation only. Your doctor will recommend how often you take IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headaches, sore throat, dry mouth, runny or stuffy nose, pain, cough with mucus, sneezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nervousness, tiredness, irregular heartbeats, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL. If you experience difficulty breathing, please consult a doctor immediately to prescribe an alternative medicine. Do not use IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL to treat sudden severe breathing problems or as a rescue inhaler. Do not use IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL in more than the prescribed doses as it may lead to severe heart or lung problems. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended, while taking a prolonged intake of IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL may cause low potassium levels in the blood. Please do not use or store IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL near open flame or heat as it may burst the container. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes fits, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction, or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL is a combination of two bronchodilators: Ipratropium bromide (anti-cholinergic) and Salbutamol (bronchodilator). Together, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL works by relaxing muscles and widening the lungs' airways. Thereby allowing them to breathe easily and providing relief from symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL or other ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor immediately. Do not use IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL in more than the prescribed doses as it may lead to severe heart or lung problems. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy (fits), enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction, or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. However, if you experience irregular heartbeats, leg cramps, extreme thirst, constipation, increased urination, muscle weakness, numbness, or tingling, please consult a doctor immediately, as these might be signs of low potassium. Please do not use or store IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL near open flame or heat as it may burst the container. Bronchodilators like salbutamol in IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL can cause a rise in blood sugar levels; hence diabetic patients should monitor their blood glucose levels and use this medicine only with a doctor's advice.
Drug-Drug Interactions: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL may interact with bronchodilators (salmeterol, vilanterol, formoterol, tiotropium), steroids (budesonide, prednisone, prednisolone), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, carvedilol, labetalol, sotalol, timolol), water pills (furosemide, amiloride, bumetanide), antidepressants (linezolid, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, imipramine, amitriptyline), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV medicines (atazanavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, cobicistat, saquinavir), medicines treating nausea and vomiting (ondansetron), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), heart-related medicines (atropine).
Drug-Food Interactions: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements with IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, fits, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction, or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking the IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL.
The interaction of IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL with alcohol is unknown. However, it is advisable to limit or avoid the consumption of alcohol.
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL, a pregnancy category C drug may cause cleft palate and limb defects in newborns when used by pregnant women. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL.
Salbutamol, present in IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL, is excreted in human milk. So, it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding while using IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL. IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL should be given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you notice any changes in vision or feel dizzy after taking IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL.
Take IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL.
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE+SALBUTAMOL in children.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath due to damaged air sacs) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco and exposure to air pollutants like asbestos and chemicals/fumes. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).