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Combivent Nebules contain two active ingrediants, Albuterol and Ipratropium. Combivent Nebules contain 2.5mg of Albuterol and 0.5mg of Ipratropium in each 2.5ml size nebule. Each nebule contain 2.5ml volume. Each box contains 20 Nebules. The total volume of one box is thus 20 nebules x 2.5ml/nebule, or 50ml. Thus, the concentration of drug per nebule is: Albuterol 1mg/ml and Ipratropium 0.2mg/ml (or 2.5mg Albuterol and 0.5mg Ipratropium per 2.5ml nebule). Nebules are also sometimes called Respules.
Combivent is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are also using other medicines to control their condition.Combivent may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the important information about Combivent
Do not use Combivent if you are allergic to it, or to atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine), soybeans, peanuts, or other food products that contain soya lecithin.
Call your doctor right away if you feel that this medicine is not working as well as usual, or if it makes your condition worse. If it seems like you need to use more of any of your medications in a 24-hour period, talk with your doctor.
Extreme heat can cause the medicine canister to burst. Do not store your inhaler in your car on hot days. Do not throw an empty canister into open flame.
Do not use Combivent if you are allergic to it, or to atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine), soybeans, peanuts, or other food products that contain soya lecithin.
If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Combivent:
heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure
diabetes
a seizure disorder such as epilepsy
glaucoma
overactive thyroid
enlarged prostate, problems with urination
liver or kidney disease.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Combivent is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether albuterol or ipratropium pass into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Combivent without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Where can I get more information on Combivent Nebules?
For more information on Combivent Nebules, Combivent Nebules prescribed Patients, who are trying place an order for Combivent Nebules from an online pharmacy store can place their prescription order at CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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