Albuterol and Ipratropium (Inhalation, Oral/Nebulization Route)

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Albuterol and Ipratropium (Inhalation, Oral/Nebulization Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Combivent
  • Duoneb

Canadian Brand Names

  • Ratio-Ipra Sal Udv

Description

Ipratropium and albuterol combination is a bronchodilator (medicine that opens up narrowed breathing passages). It is taken by inhalation to help control the symptoms of lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.

Ipratropium in combination with albuterol helps decrease coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air into the lungs.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Aerosol Powder
  • Aerosol Liquid
Before Using
Source: 7E110DB7-45D2-4091-AF32FE446B73C650

DR600177

Portions of this document last updated:

June 1, 2009

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