Uses of Combimist-L Respules

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Side effects of Combimist-L Respules

Dryness in mouth
Breathlessness
Cough
Tremor
Headache
Palpitations
Muscle cramp

How to use Combimist-L Respules

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.

How Combimist-L Respules works

Combiver is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol/Albuterol and Ipratropium. Salbutamol/Albuterol 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.

Quick Tips

Combiver 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.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
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 Combiver can lower blood potassium level.
Only miniscule amounts of Combiver may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Combiver. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Combiver may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Combiver is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
– Driving: No interaction found/established
– Kidney: No interaction found/established
– Liver: No interaction found/established