Combivent: function, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Functions & Usage

What is Combivent used for?

Combivent is a drug used to treat respiratory diseases, such as COPD or asthma. This medicine is also indicated for the treatment of nasal obstruction, inflammation of the mucous membranes and bronchospasm.

This bronchodilator drug contains albuterol or salbutamol sulfate and ipratropium bromide. Combivent works by opening the airways to the lungs and relaxing or relaxing the muscles in the airways.

What are the rules for using Combivent?

Here's how to use the Combivent inhaler:

• If you are taking a Combivent Inhaler for the first time, make sure you test the inhaler first.
• Open the cover of the inhaler funnel. Then, shake and spray the inhaler, but make sure it doesn't hit your face.
• When using the inhaler, sit in an upright position and breathe slowly. Shake the inhaler 4-5 times to make sure the medicine in it is completely mixed.
• Hold the inhaler in a standing position, and use your thumbs to hold the bottom of the inhaler. Place the funnel into the mouth. Do not bite the inhaler funnel.
• Just as you inhale, squeeze the inhaler spray. After that, breath tan for a few seconds.
• If your doctor has prescribed 2 Combivent sprays, wait about 1.5 minutes before you start spraying again.

To avoid clogging the inhaler funnel, make sure you clean it once a week. When cleaning, remove the medicine tube from the casing Plastic. Rinse casing with warm water. Do not rinse the medicine tube with water.

How to store this drug?

Combivents are best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the Combivent dosage for adults and children?

Combivent Inhaler is only used when symptoms of respiratory problems appear.

The usual dose given to adults is 1-2 sprays in 1 use. Within 24 hours, you should not use the inhaler more than 4 times.

If you have asthma and have a sudden asthma attack, you can spray the Combivent inhaler up to 10 times. Allow 30 seconds to pause between each spray.

In what dosages and preparations is Combivent available?

Combivent drugs are available as an aerosol inhaler.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of Combivent?

Like the use of other drugs, the use of Combivent can cause some side effects. Most of the following side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment.

However, it is important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after taking this medicine.

According to WebMD, Combivent may have the following side effects:

• Headache
• Dizzy
• Nausea
• dry mouth
• Tremor
• Cold symptoms include sneezing, stuffy nose, coughing and sore throat

Not everyone experiences side effects when using this drug. There may also be some side effects not mentioned above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using Combivent?

Before deciding to use Combivent, here are a few things you should pay attention to:

• Do not use Combivent if you have an allergy to salbutamol or albuterol. If you are not sure whether you have allergies or not, consult your doctor or medical team.
• Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines.
• Do not increase or decrease the dose of Combivent without the doctor's knowledge.
• Immediately consult the nearest doctor if your condition does not improve, or if you have to use the inhaler more often than the doctor ordered.

Is Combivent safe for pregnant and lactating women?

This drug is used in pregnant women if you really need it and with a doctor's prescription. However, Combivent is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.

Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

Drug Interactions

What medicines should not be taken with Combivent?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document.

Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

This drug may interact with:

• bladder medicines or urine medicines
• diuretic drugs
• heart medications and blood pressure-regulating drugs
• Parkinson's medication and depression
• stomach acid medicine
• cold medicine and allergy medicine

What foods and drinks should not be consumed when using Combivent?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor.

Are there certain health conditions that Combivent should avoid?

For those of you who have an allergy to this drug, you must be careful. Symptoms of a drug allergy include hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face, lips, tongue and throat.

Before using Combivent, consult your doctor if you have any of the following health conditions:

• heart disease and high blood pressure
• convulsions such as epilepsy
• diabetes
• an overactive thyroid gland
• glaucoma
• enlarged prostate or urinary tract problems
• liver disease and kidney disease

Overdose

What are the symptoms of a Combivent overdose and what are the effects?

Symptoms of a Combivent overdose can include chest pain, palpitations, extreme thirst, muscle weakness and a feeling of weakness, severe headache, ringing in the ears, weak pulse, dizziness to very slow breathing.

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In an emergency or overdose situation, call 119 or rush to the nearest hospital.

What should I do if I forget to take medicine?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not use this drug in double doses.

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