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General Information On Combivent

Combivent is specifically prescribed to prevent and treat symptoms of lung disease. The generic name of the drug is Albuterol and Ipratropium. The medication is actually a combination of two drugs Albuterol (also known as Salbutamol) and Ipratropium. Combivent works to relax the muscles around the airways. This leads to the opening of airways, which causes increased flow of air to the lungs. Combivent can be useful in preventing bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The drug can also be used with other medicines that are used to control the condition. It is necessary to consult your doctor before you buy Combivent and use it to treat COPD.

Side Effects for Combivent

Some people may experience less serious side effects such as dizziness, sleep problems, headache, sore throat, numbness and blurred vision. You may also experience dry mouth, constipation, nausea, runny nose and a tingly feeling after taking the medication. You should notify your doctor about any side effects after taking Combivent. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as tightness in the chest, uneven heartbeat, pain or burning sensation during urination and severe headache. You should immediately call your doctor and seek medical help if you experience any serious side effects after taking Combivent.

Precautions

You should not use Combivent if you are allergic to the drug. The medication should not be used if you are allergic to Atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine), peanuts, soy beans and other foods that have Soya lecithin. It is necessary to inform your doctor in advance if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, and glaucoma and urination problems. People with an overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, kidney disease or liver disease should notify their doctor about their condition so that he/she can perform special tests to ascertain the safe use of Combivent or adjust the dose of the drug. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding their baby should tell the doctor before he/she recommends the drug. Women who are trying to conceive should buy Combivent only after consulting their doctor.

Combivent Dosage

Combivent is available in the form of an inhalation aerosol which contains Albuterol and Ipratropium. It is necessary that you use the medication as prescribed by your doctor. You should take care not to use the drug in large amounts against the recommendation of your doctor. You should shake the inhaler for 10 seconds before taking the dose. If doctor has prescribed you to take more than one inhalation at a time, then you should wait for at least 2 minutes before taking the second inhalation.

Interactions

Combivent may interact with other drugs that can cause less serious or severe side effects. You should inform your doctor if you take any medications that contain Clidinium (Quarzan), Glycopyrrolate (Robinul), Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others), Methscopolamine (Pamine), and Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop). The medication can also interact with other drugs and so, you should tell your doctor about all medications you take, which includes prescribed medicines, non-prescribed medicines for common ailments and herbal medicines.