IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL belongs to the class of medications called bronchodilators used to treat or prevent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a lung disorder that includes emphysema (breathing problems caused by a damaged air sac) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation and narrowing of the lining of airways or bronchial tubes).
IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL contains Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol. IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows to breathe easily and provides relief from the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Your doctor will advise the dosage and duration of IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL based on your medical condition. Headache, sore throat, dry mouth, runny or stuffy nose, cough with mucous, sneezing, chest tightness, dizziness, nervousness, weariness, irregular heartbeats, and vomiting are the possible side effects. Most of the side effects of IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL do not require medical attention and fade away with time. Please visit your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
If you are allergic to IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, or experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor. Do not use IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL 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 IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL for a prolonged time as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. 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+LEVOSALBUTAMOL.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL is composed of two bronchodilators: ipratropium and levosalbutamol. IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows to breathe easily and provides relief from the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
If you are allergic to IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, experience severe difficulty breathing, please consult a doctor. Do not use IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL 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 IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL 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. 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+LEVOSALBUTAMOL. Please do not use or store IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL near open flame or heat as it may burst the container.
Drug-Drug Interaction: IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL may interact with bronchodilators (e.g. salmeterol, albuterol, and formoterol), steroid medicines (e.g. budesonide, prednisone), water pills or diuretic medicines (e.g. furosemide), anti-sickness medicines (e.g. ondansetron), heart-related medicines (e.g. atropine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Caffeine may have an interaction with IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL. As a result, avoid or limit your intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements along with IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL, as this may increase your risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor before taking IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, fits, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction, or other urinary problems.
Consuming alcohol along with IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you also may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.
Please consult the doctor as there are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor as there is no substantial research yet on the use of IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL 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+LEVOSALBUTAMOL.
Limited information was available about the use of IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Limited information was available about the use of IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL in patients suffering from kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult a doctor before giving IPRATROPIUM+LEVOSALBUTAMOL to 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).