COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is a combination of Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilator agents and Adrenergic beta-agonists, respectively. COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is used to treat bronchospasm (tightened airway muscles) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease) in patients who require more than one bronchodilator (medication) to help them in easy of breathing.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is not recommended for use in patients allergic to ipratropium, levosalbutamol, and/or atropine.
Before using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES, inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, seizures, diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma (increased eye pressure), lung problems (such as asthma), heart problems (such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias), kidney problems (such as renal impairment), and/or liver problems (such as hepatic impairment).
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also used with caution in breastfeeding women only if necessary.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is not recommended for use in children (aged less than 6 years). It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years). Consult your doctor before administering COMBIMIST LD RESPULES.
The most common side effects of using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES are headache, dizziness, nervousness, cough, sore throat, local irritation, dry mouth, nausea, and/or diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES provides ease in breathing from bronchospasm (constricted airway muscles), where Ipatropium and Levosalbutamol work together to relax airway muscles which results in widening of airways providing relief from obstructive airflow and easy in breathing from bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in affected individuals.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be administered only by a nebulizer (with a face mask connected to an air compressor) under the direction of a physician. It is for inhalation use only. Remove the pouch and tear one respule. Twist the cap to open the respule. Squeeze the content into the reservoir of nebulizing chamber and discard the respule after use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Stop using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Dry mouth:
Try to drink plenty of cold water and sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use lip balm if your lips are dry. Brush your teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and get enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Headache:
If COMBIMIST LD RESPULES causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking COMBIMIST LD RESPULES. If it lasts more than a week or severe, inform your doctor.
Nausea and vomiting:
Take COMBIMIST LD RESPULES with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Inform your doctor if the condition worsens.
Constipation:
Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (going for a daily walk or run) and if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate treatments for constipation.
Diarrhoea:
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if necessary since it is not known whether the medicine pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Do not drive/operate machines if COMBIMIST LD RESPULES affects your ability to drive/operate machines.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such are renal impairment. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with liver problems such as hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Do not take COMBIMIST LD RESPULES if you are allergic to ipratropium, levosalbutamol, atropine, and/or any other ingredients of the medicine.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as asthma. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias. Consult your doctor before using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES.
Before using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES inform your doctor if you:
Use in Paediatrics:
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is not recommended for use in children (aged less than 6 years). It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years). Consult your doctor before administering COMBIMIST LD RESPULES.
Use in Geriatrics:
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES.
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of COMBIMIST LD RESPULES, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are seizures, chest pain, high/low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, pounding heartbeat, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, sleeplessness, hypokalaemia (low potassium level in blood), fast breathing, high fever, restlessness, hallucinations, confusion, and/or cardia arrest.
Drug | : | Ipratropium bromide, Levosalbutamol |
Pharmacological Category | : | Bronchodilator agents, Adrenergic beta-agonists |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Bronchospasm associated with chronic pulmonary disease |
Dosage Forms | : | Rotacap, Inhalation Capsule, Inhaler, Respules, Smartule, Mistpules, Transpule |
What is COMBIMIST LD RESPULES used for?
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is used to treat bronchospasm (tightened airway muscles) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease) in patients who require more than one bronchodilator (medication) to help them in easy of breathing.
What are the side effects of COMBIMIST LD RESPULES?
The most common side effects of using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES are headache, dizziness, nervousness, cough, sore throat, local irritation, dry mouth, nausea, and/or diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
How COMBIMIST LD RESPULES works?
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES provides ease in breathing from bronchospasm (constricted airway muscles), where Ipatropium and Levosalbutamol work together to relax airway muscles which results in widening of airways providing relief from obstructive airflow and easy in breathing from bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in affected individuals.
How COMBIMIST LD RESPULES is administered?
COMBIMIST LD RESPULES should be administered only by a nebulizer (with a face mask connected to an air compressor) under the direction of a physician. It is for inhalation use only. Remove the pouch and tear one respule. Twist the cap to open the respule. Squeeze the content into the reservoir of nebulizing chamber and discard the respule after use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can COMBIMIST LD RESPULES be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
Yes, COMBIMIST LD RESPULES can be used but with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using COMBIMIST LD RESPULES.
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Written By Dr. K .AZEEM HUSSAIN, B.D.S
Last updated on 28 Nov 2022 | 10:22 PM(IST)
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