Combimist-L Respules (Each 2.5ml)

Short Description

Combimist-L Respules 2.5ml is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) to relax the muscles of the air passages and make breathing easier.

Dosage Form

Respules

Introduction

Combimist-L Respules 2.5ml is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it's doing its job. If you stop taking it your COPD may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs use your rescue inhaler. To get the benefit from this medicine you need to make sure you get your inhaler technique right otherwise it does not work as well.

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze all the liquid into the nebulizer. It should be used right away after opening.

Side Effects

Most common side effects are dryness in mouth, shortness of breath, cough, tremor, headache, palpitations, and muscle cramp.

Breastfeeding Warning

Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Combimist-L Respules 2.5ml is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Ipratropium. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator while Ipratropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together they make breathing easier.

Combimist-L Respules 2.5ml is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed. It should be taken at the same time each day. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using. Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Combimist-L Respules 2.5ml can lower blood potassium level. Only miniscule amounts of Combimist-L Respules 2.5ml may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence serious side effects are unlikely.