LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE is a combination medication primarily used to treat or prevent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) likes shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath due to damaged air sac) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation and narrowing of the lining of airways or bronchial tubes).
LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE is a combination of two bronchodilators, namely: Levosalbutamol and Ipratropium bromide. LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows us to breathe easily.
Use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, sore throat, dry mouth, runny or stuffy nose, pain, cough with mucus, sneezing, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, nervousness, tiredness, irregular heartbeats and vomiting. Most of these side effects of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 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 LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, or experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor immediately. Do not use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 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 LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 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 LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE. Please do not use or store LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE near open flame or heat as it may burst the container.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE is a combination of two bronchodilators, namely: Levosalbutamol and Ipratropium bromide. LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, allowing to breathe easily and provide relief from symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
If you are allergic to LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor immediately. Do not use LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 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 LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 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 LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE. Do not use or store LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE near open flame or heat as it may burst the container.
Drug-Drug Interaction: LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE may interact with bronchodilators (salmeterol, albuterol, vilanterol, formoterol, tiotropium), steroids (budesonide, prednisone), water pills (furosemide), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron), heart-related medicines (atropine).
Drug-Food Interaction: LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE may interact with caffeine. Therefore, avoid or limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods or dietary supplements with LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: 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 LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE.
The interaction of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE.
The safety of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE in pregnant women is unknown and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
It is unknown whether LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you notice any changes in vision or feel dizzy after taking LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE in patients with Kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Please consult a doctor before giving LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE to children.
Avoid contact of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE with eyes, especially if you have glaucoma (damaged eye nerve due to increased eye pressure) as it may worsen the condition and cause eye irritation or blurred vision. A fungal infection might occur in your mouth and throat, so it is advisable to gargle with warm water after each inhalation of LEVOSALBUTAMOL+IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE.
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).