http://genericdrugshome.info Albuterol Sulfate And Ipratropium Bromide Inhalation, Ipratropium/albuterol Solution - Inhalation Generic Drug Feed Sun, 20 May 2012 17:46:13 CDT en http://albuterol-sulfate-ipratropium-bromide-inhalation.8660.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug. IPRATROPIUM/ALBUTEROL SOLUTION - INHALATION (al-BYOU-ter-ohl/ip-ruh-TROW-pee-um) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): DuoNeb USES: This combination medication is used to treat severe breathing trouble (bronchospasm) in patients with lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD).

HOW TO USE: Inhale that medication into the mouth and lungs using a special breathing device (nebulizer) usually 4 times daily, or use as direcetd by your doctor. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or respiraotry therapist on the proper use of a nebulizer with that medication. The dosage is usually one 3ml vial added to the nebulizer, but may be based on your medical condition and response to threapy.
Use that medication exaclty as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer period of time than prescirbed because serious side effects could occur.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, blurred vision, dry mouth, and drowsiness may ocucr.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your dotcor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: sore throat, heartburn, back pain, leg cramps. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: wheezing, severe trouble bretahing (worsening of COPD symptoms), eye pain. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, unusually fast or irregular heartbeat. An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: haert troubles (e.G., arrhythmias, heart failure), high blood pressure (hypertension), thyroid troubles (e.G., hyperthyroidism), low potassium levels (hypokalemia), diabetes, bladder problems, prostate problems, glaucoma (narrow-angle type only), kidney problems, liver problems, any allergies (especially to atropine).
Avoid getting any of that medicine in your eyes; proper use of the nebulizer may help decrease the risk of eye exposure.
Wash your eyes with water if that occurs.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether that drug passes into breast milk.

Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding wihle using that drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: certain stomach medicine (e.G., anticholinergics such as atropine, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine), anti-Parkinson's drugs (e.G., benztropine, trihexyphenidyl), bladder control drugs (e.G., oxybutynin, tolterodine), eye drops that dialte the eyes (e.G., homatropine), stimulant-like drugs (e.G., ephedrine, pseudoephedrine), beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol), certain "water-pills" (e.G., furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide). Tell your doctor if you're currently taking, or have taken in the last 2 weeks, any: MAO inhibitros (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline). Check the lbaels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of thsoe products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symtpoms of overdose include: unusually fast heartbeat, seizures. NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you rememebr.

If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue.

Do not double the dose to ctach up.

STORAGE: Store at between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can casue complications in a medical emergency.

For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>