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What is the category & classification of COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

Anticholinergic / beta2-agonist

What are the drug names [brand / generic] of COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

Combivent® Respimat® / (albuterol / ipratropium bromide)

What are the available dosages for COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

For oral inhalation only 1 inhalation four times a day, not to exceed 6 inhalations in 24 hours

What is the onset, peak & duration of COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

<p>Onset: 15 min, Peak: 1-2 hr, Duration: 4-6 hr</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indications for COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

<p>For use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who continue to have evidence of bronchospasm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the side effects of COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

<p>Paradoxical bronchospasm, cardiovascular effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hypokalemia, ocular effects, urinary retention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of action of COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®?

<p>A combination of anticholinergic ipratropium bromide and beta2-agonist albuterol sulfate, both are bronchodilators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the category & classification of ADVAIR®?

<p>Long acting beta2-agonist / corticosteroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the drug names [brand / generic] of ADVAIR®?

<p>Advair Diskus, Advair HFA / fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT®

  • Category: Anticholinergic / beta2-agonist
  • Drug Names: Combivent® Respimat® / (albuterol / ipratropium bromide)
  • Dosage: Administer 1 inhalation four times daily, not to exceed 6 inhalations in 24 hours. Each actuation delivers 20 mcg ipratropium bromide and 100 mcg albuterol (equivalent to 120 mcg albuterol sulfate).
  • Onset, Peak & Duration: Onset in 15 minutes, peak effect in 1-2 hours, duration of action is 4-6 hours.
  • Indications: Prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who exhibit bronchospasm despite using a regular aerosol bronchodilator.
  • Side Effects: May cause paradoxical bronchospasm, cardiovascular effects, hypersensitivity reactions, hypokalemia, ocular effects, and urinary retention.
  • Mode of Action: Combines the effects of ipratropium bromide (anticholinergic) and albuterol sulfate (beta2-adrenergic agonist) to enhance bronchodilator effect, locally targeting muscarinic and beta2-adrenergic receptors in the lungs.

ADVAIR®

  • Category: Long acting beta2-agonist / corticosteroid
  • Drug Names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA / (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate)
  • Dosage information for adults and adolescents is currently incomplete.

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