| Pronunciation |
 (i
pra TROE pee um & al BYOO ter
ole) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Combivent® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Bronchodilator |
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| Use |
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Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in those patients that are currently on a regular bronchodilator who continue to have bronchospasms and require a second bronchodilator |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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See individual agents |
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| Drug Interactions |
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See individual agents |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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See individual agents |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: 2 inhalations 4 times/day, maximum of 12 inhalations/24 hours |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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>10% of patients experience dry mouth |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Aerosol: Ipratropium bromide 18 mcg and albuterol sulfate 103 mcg per actuation [200 doses] (14.7 g) |
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