Combimist Inhaler-
Combination of Generics – Ipratropium, Salbutamol 100 mcg / 20 mcg- This medication is a bronchodilator, opens the air passages to the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is used – on a regular schedule – to prevent bronchospasm caused by chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other lung diseases. It is not used to treat bronchospasm attacks when a rapid response is required.
Ipratropium (as ipratropium bromide, trade name Atrovent and Apovent) is an anticholinergic drug, for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We are only looking for foreign queries.
Dosage:
Adult:
>> As metered-dose nasal spray (0.06%): 42 mcg into each nostril bid / tid, up to 84 mcg into each nostril 3-4 times daily for up to 4 days when rhinorrhoea is associated with common cold or up to 3 weeks in seasonal allergic cases.
Child:
>> As metered-dose nasal spray: ≥6 years: 42 mcg into each nostril bid / tid
Inhalation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Adult:
>> As metered-dose aerosol: 20 or 40 mcg 3 or 4 times daily, Max: 12 inhalations daily
>> As dry powder: 40 mcg 3 or 4 times daily, Max: 320 mcg daily
>> As nebulised solution: 500 mcg (1 unit dose vial) 3-4 times daily
Child:
>> As metered-dose aerosol: <6 years: 20 mcg tid; 6-12 years: 20 or 40 mcg tid
>> As nebulised solution: <6 years: 125-250 mcg; 6-12 years: 250 mcg at intervals of at least 6 hours up to 1 mg daily
