Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Combivent Respimat Inhalation Spray, Combivent Metered Dose Inhaler (discontinued), DuoNeb Inhalant Solution (discontinued)
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Bronchodilators (albuterol belongs to a group called short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists, and ipratropium belongs to a group called anticholinergic medications)
Forms:
Inhalation spray, inhalation solution for use with a nebulizer
Administration:
Inhalation by mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Albuterol and Ipratropium Drug Class
Albuterol (al-byoo-ter-ole) and ipratropium (ih-pra-troe-pee-um) are bronchodilators. Albuterol belongs to a group called beta-2 adrenergic agonists, and ipratropium belongs to a group called anticholinergic drugs.
Albuterol and Ipratropium Age Range
The combination of albuterol and ipratropium is approved for use in adults.
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