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USES: This medication is used to treat lung disease (bronchitis or emphysema).
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Combivent
Uses
This medication is used to treat lung disease (bronchitis or emphysema). Notes
- Do not share this inhaler with anyone else.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
- Exposure to temperatures above 120 degrees F may cause bursting.
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Combivent (albuterol/ipratropium |
Combivent MDI |
Combivent® inhalation aerosol | How
To Use - HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Make sure you understand how to use the inhaler properly.
- Shake the canister well before use.
- After exhaling, place your lips around the inhaler mouthpiece.
- Depress the spray and inhale deeply.
- Hold your breath as long as it is comfortable in order to allow the medicine to be absorbed in the lungs.
- When more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait at least one minute between puffs.
- Use this medication as directed.
- Do not increase your dose or use this more frequently than directed.
- Excessive use may lead to a loss of effectiveness while increasing the chance for side effects.
- Do not stop using this medication without first consulting your doctor.
- If you find yourself using this more than usual, or your symptoms do not improve or worsen after using this, contact your doctor immediately.
Side
Effects - Headache, nausea, coughing, dry mouth or sinus congestion may occur.
- If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if vision problems, eye pain or red eyes occur.
- These problems could occur if the spray gets into the eyes.
- Also, uncommon effects include palpitations or irregular heart beat, chest pain or change in sputum color (infection).
- Very unlikely but report dizziness, nervousness, hair loss, fever or coordination problems.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of heart, liver or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate enlargement or bladder problems, seizures, thyroid problems, diabetes or any allergies (including soy products or peanuts).
- Avoid spraying the medicine (mist) into the eye area.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use including all asthma drugs, blood pressure or chest pain medications, beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol), levodopa, digoxin, certain antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), ritodrine, other "adrenalin" drugs, thyroid drugs, caffeine, antihistamines (often found in cough/cold preparations), antispasmodics (e.g., atropine, clidinium, propantheline) of drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease and diuretic use (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide).
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |