Uses of Ipratropium+Levosalbutamol

The combination of Ipratropium+ Levosalbutamol is used in adults, adolescents, and children (aged 4 years and above) in bronchospasm (tightening of airway muscles) with reversible obstructive airway diseases such as asthma, COPD (inflammatory lung disease), bronchitis (inflammation of airways), and/or emphysema (lung disease that cause shortness of breath).

Therapeutic Category

Ipratropium        : Bronchodilator agents

Levosalbutamol: Adrenergic beta-agonists

How Ipratropium+Levosalbutamol works

Ipratropium+ Levosalbutamol provides ease in breathing from bronchospasm (constricted airway muscles), where Ipratropium 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. 

Common side effects of Ipratropium+Levosalbutamol

• headache, dizziness
• tremor, nervousness, pain
• cough, sore throat, local irritation
• dry mouth, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting
• urinary tract infection
• leg cramps
• voice changes
• racing heartbeat, fast heart rate

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• signs of paradoxical bronchospasm (sudden constriction of airways after using medicine) such as shortness of breath, coughing, and/or wheezing
• signs of sudden hypersensitivity reaction (immune mediated allergic reaction) such as red itchy welts, swelling of face/mouth/tongue, bronchospasm (tighten airways), and/or rash
• signs of significant cardiovascular effects measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, and/or other symptoms

Health Tips for Ipratropium+Levosalbutamol

• Avoid the triggering factors that worsen respiratory conditions such as smoke, dust, pollen, and other irritants
• Always stay hydrated, as Ipratropium+ Levosalbutamol can cause dry mouth
• Maintain a balanced diet
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breast feeding