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Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium
Information about Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium
Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium Uses
Salbutamol/Albuterol+Ipratropium is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium works
Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol/Albuterol and Ipratropium. Salbutamol/Albuterol is a bronchodilator while Ipratropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium
Dryness in mouth, Shortness of breath, Cough, Tremor, Headacheasdf, Palpitations, Muscle cramp
Available Medicine for Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium
Expert advice for Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium
- Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium can lower blood potassium level.
- Only miniscule amounts of Salbutamol/Albuterol + Ipratropium may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.