LEVAIR I INH - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for LEVAIR I INH and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives for LEVAIR I INH
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

LEVAIR I INH is a Schedule H drug.

LEVAIR I INH is composed of: IPRATROPIUM ( ), SALBUTAMOL ( )

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?

LEVAIR I INH is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for LEVAIR I INH 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 LEVAIR I INH

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LEVAIR I INH	INR 197.37 for 1 INHALER	IPRATROPIUM , SALBUTAMOL
LEVAIR I TRANSHALER	INR 196.71 for 200 MDI TRANSHALER	IPRATROPIUM , SALBUTAMOL
SALBAIR I RESP SOLN	INR 7.5 for 15 ML SOLUTION	IPRATROPIUM , SALBUTAMOL

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
COMBIMIST L 1.25 MCG/500 MCG RESPS	INR 150 for 10 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MCG
COMBIMIST L 100 MCG/40 MCG RESPICAP	INR 71 for 30 RESPICAPS	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
COMBIMIST L 50 MCG/20 MCG INH	INR 249 for 200 MDI INHALER	SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
COMBIMIST O-INH	INR 249 for 1 INHELER	SALBUTAMOL 50 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20 MCG
COMBIMIST-L RESP	INR 15 for 1 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MCG
COMBOLIN 50MCG/20MCG ROTACAP	INR 24 for 10 ROTACAPS	SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
DUOCET 100MCG/40MCG ROTACAP	INR 19.05 for 30 ROTACAPS	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
DUOLIN 1.25MG/500MCG RESPS	INR 52.95 for 5 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
DUOLIN 2.5MCG/500MCG RESPS	INR 105.9 for 10 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 2.5 MCG
DUOLIN CFC FREE INH	INR 233 for 200 MDI INHALER	SALBUTAMOL 50.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
DUOLIN FORTE ROTACAP	INR 98 for 30 ROTACAPS	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 80.0 MCG
DUOLIN LD 0.63MG/500 MCG RESPS	INR 105 for 10 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 0.63 MG
DUOLIN O-INH	INR 233 for 200 MDI INHALER	SALBUTAMOL 50 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20 MCG
DUOLIN RESPULE	INR 105.9 for 10 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
DUOLIN ROTACAP	INR 64.13 for 30 ROTACAPS	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 MCG
IPRAZEST 1.25MG/500 MCG RESPS	INR 28.25 for 5 RESPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
SALBAIR I 100MCG/20MCG INH	INR 247 for 200 INHALER	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 20.0 MCG
SALBAIR I 100MCG/40MCG TRANSCAP	INR 73.5 for 30 TRANSCAPS	SALBUTAMOL 100.0 MCG, IPRATROPIUM 40.0 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	IPRATROPIUM 200.0 MG, SALBUTAMOL 200.0 MG
SALBAIR I NEB 0.63MG/2.5ML/500MCG/2.5ML TRANSPULE	INR 10 for 2.5 ML TRANSPULES	IPRATROPIUM 200 MCG/ML, SALBUTAMOL 0.25 MG/ML
SALBAIR I NEB 0.63MG/500MCG TRANSPULE	INR 399 for 42 TRANSPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 0.63 MG
SALBAIR I NEB 1.25MG/500MCG TRANSPULE	INR 262.5 for 2.5 ML TRANSPULES	IPRATROPIUM 500.0 MCG, SALBUTAMOL 1.25 MG
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