Combivent Information

Combivent is classified under bronchodilators. The patients suffering from COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, may find this drug very useful and effective. It helps in the opening of the air passages in the lungs. It is taken with the help of the inhaler, so that it may start its effect rapidly. Cheap Combivent delivers 90 mcg of Albuterol as a metered dose, which also includes Ipratropium of 18 mcg. It is a whitish crystalline powdery substance which is entirely soluble in water but partially soluble in ethanol and doesn't mix with ether.

Combivent Side effects / Precautions

Discount Combivent should only be consumed through inhalers, as it may become harmful if consumed any other way. Overdose of Ipratropium or Salbutamol can prove harmful for the patient. You must inform the doctor at once if you are allergic to soya beans and peanuts, as this medicine may react with these foods and cause adverse effects.

Patients are advised not to spray this generic drug into their eyes, as it may cause chronic eye pain. The vision may become blurry, etc. If this generic drug is given on a short term basis, you may need to take repetitive doses. Ipratropium or Salbutamol should not come in contact with the eye, as it may cause blindness as a consequence.

Dosage Information for Combivent

Generally, it is to be inhaled four times a day but a patient can increase or decrease the number of inhalations according to their tolerance. It should be noticed that the number of inhalations must not exceed 12 a day, that is, 12 in 24 hours. When using it for the first time after a gap of twenty four hours, it is recommended to test spray three times. The patient can buy Combivent 20/120 mcg from North Drug Mart.