COMBIMIST-L RESP

Overview

COMBIMIST-L RESP is a Schedule H drug.

COMBIMIST-L RESP is composed of: IPRATROPIUM (500 MCG), SALBUTAMOL (1.25 MCG)

Ipratropium is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Salbutamol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Usage

IPRATROPIUM is generally used to treat: Bronchospasm Cough, Bronchitis, Emphysema, COPD

SALBUTAMOL is generally used to treat: Asthma, COPD

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

COMBIMIST-L RESP is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for COMBIMIST-L RESP and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, enlarged prostate, urinary obstruction, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid contact with eyes. Flush with water immediately if eye contact occurs. Patients on nebulisation should wear an eye mask to avoid the risk of acute angle closure glaucoma.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder; epilepsy, diabetes, overactive thyroid, kidney problems, adrenal gland tumor, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. An inhaler should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old. salbutamol solution in a nebulizer should not be given to a child younger than 2 years of age.

Symptoms of Overdosage

IPRATROPIUM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

IPRATROPIUM : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Cough, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Breathing, Frequent Urination, Lower Back Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Tightness, Wheezing, Body Pain, Chills, Fever, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)
SALBUTAMOL : Anxiety, Flu, Head Headache, Dry Mouth, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Cough

Serious Side-Effects

IPRATROPIUM : Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Pain With Urination, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

IPRATROPIUM : Skin Rash, Hives, Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Eyes Pain, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

IPRATROPIUM is categorized as: ANTICHOLINERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
SALBUTAMOL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for COMBIMIST-L RESP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COMBIMIST L 1.25 MCG/500 MCG RESPS	INR 150 for 10 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MCG
COMBIMIST-L RESP	INR 15 for 1 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MCG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AEROMIST 2.5MCG/500MCG SOLN	INR 6.14 for 3 ML SOLUTION	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MCG
COMBIMIST 2.5MG/500MG RESPS	INR 4.47 for 1 ML RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MG
DUOLIN ROTACAP	INR 64.13 for 30 ROTACAPS	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
SALBAIR I 100MCG/20MCG INH	INR 247 for 200 INHALER	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
SALBAIR I 2.5MCG/500MCG TRANSPULE	INR 9.5 for 1 ML TRANSPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MCG
SALBAIR I 200MG/200MG RESPICAP	INR 73.5 for 30 RESPICAPS	SALBUTAMOL 200.0 MG, IPRATROPIUM 200.0 MG
SALBAIR I RESP SOLN	INR 7.5 for 15 ML SOLUTION	SALBUTAMOL , IPRATROPIUM
VENTIPRA 200MCG/40MCG CAP	INR 59.65 for 30 CAPSULES	SALBUTAMOL 200.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
VENTIPRA MDI 100MCG/20MCG INH	INR 182.2 for 200 MDI INHALER	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG