Drug Detail:Combivent respimat (Albuterol and ipratropium [ al-bue-ter-ol-and-ip-ra-tro-pee-um ])
Generic Name: ipratropium bromide 18ug, albuterol sulfate 103ug
Dosage Form: aerosol, metered
Drug Class: Bronchodilator combinations
Drug Detail:Combivent respimat (Albuterol and ipratropium [ al-bue-ter-ol-and-ip-ra-tro-pee-um ])
Generic Name: ipratropium bromide 18ug, albuterol sulfate 103ug
Dosage Form: aerosol, metered
Drug Class: Bronchodilator combinations
The dose of COMBIVENT® Inhalation Aerosol is two inhalations four times a day. Patients may take additional inhalations as required; however, the total number of inhalations should not exceed 12 in 24 hours. Safety and efficacy of additional doses of COMBIVENT Inhalation Aerosol beyond 12 puffs/24 hours have not been studied. Also, safety and efficacy of extra doses of ipratropium or albuterol in addition to the recommended doses of Combivent® (ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol have not been studied. It is recommended to “test-spray” three times before using for the first time and in cases where the aerosol has not been used for more than 24 hours. Avoid spraying into eyes.