Combimist L Box Of 200md Metered Dose Inhaler
Medical Description
Combimist L Inhaler contains a combination of two medicines: ipratropium and levosalbutamol. It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disorder that makes it difficult to breathe.
COPD can cause symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, and whistling sounds while breathing. Combimist L Inhaler works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and opening them up, making it easier to breathe.
Combimist L Inhaler blocks the effect of substances, which produces tightening of air tubes in the lungs and relaxes them. Patients who have diabetes, glaucoma, prostate or heart problems should cautiously use this Inhaler.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and about all the medicines, supplements or herbs you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from or suffered before starting this medicine. Duolin inhaler also contains a combination of ipratropium and levosalbutamol.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹383.33 |
You Save | ₹15.97 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Ipratropium(20.0 Mcg) + Levosalbutamol / Levalbuterol(50.0 Mcg) |
Uses | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
Side effects | Headache Dizziness Cough Runny nose Nausea Vomiting |
Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Uses of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
Contraindications of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
- If you are allergic to Ipratropium or Levosalbutamol or any other ingredients of Combimist L Inhaler
- If you are allergic to atropine or its derivatives
- If you have any problems with your heart
- If you are below 12 years of age (as there is no information on safety)
Side effects of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat
- Muscle pain or cramps
Precautions and Warnings of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
Pregnancy
- There is limited information about the effects of this medicine in human pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is really needed and the advantage overweighs the risk. Please consult a doctor before using any medicine....
Breast Feeding
- It is unknown if the components of this medicine pass into breast milk. Hence, you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding....
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from heart problems.
- You have problems with your liver or kidney.
- You have diabetes.
- You have glaucoma.
- You have high blood pressure.
- You had or have fits.
- You have an overactive thyroid gland.
- You have difficulty passing urine due to bladder problems or an enlarged prostate (mostly in men).
- You are suffering from a condition called cystic fibrosis. It increases the chances of getting stomach disturbances if you use Duolin with it.
- The chances of side effects increase significantly in the elderly population, so elderly patients should be cautious while using this medicine.
- Combimist L Box Of 200md Metered Dose Inhaler is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years old.
Directions for Use of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
- Use Combimist L Inhaler exactly as directed by your doctor. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use.
- Shake the inhaler.
- You should not take more puffs than that told by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
- Store Combimist L Inhaler below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
Dosage of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
Overdose
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Mode of Action of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
How Does It Work?
- COPD is a common lung problem that produces damage to the lungs over a period of time. This condition produces symptoms like coughing with mucous for a long time, eventually leading to breathing difficulties....
- Combimist L Inhaler works on the anticholinergic effect of Ipratropium and the bronchodilator effect of Salbutamol.
- A few chemical substances (Acetylcholine) released in the body are responsible for the tightness of breathing tubes.
- Combimist-L CFC Free Inhaler is a combination of two medications: levosalbutamol and ipratropium. Ipratropium is an anticholinergic, whereas levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening them. Combimist L makes it easier to breathe when they work together....
Interactions of COMBIMIST L BOX OF 200MD METERED DOSE INHALER
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Combimist L Inhaler along with medicines used to treat psychiatric illness (Amitriptyline, selegiline, etc.) or medicines used to treat asthma (Albuterol, Epinephrine) should be avoided as it may alter the effects of this medicine....
- Concomitant use of this medicine with beta-blockers like Propranolol, Labetalol, etc. (used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems), may decrease the effectiveness of Combimist L Box Of 200md Metered Dose Inhaler....
- Concomitant use of this medicine with water pills like Furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide may decrease the potassium level in the body, which leads to heart rhythm abnormalities. Your doctor may advise the monitoring of blood potassium levels....
- Other medicines like Digoxin (used to treat heart problems) and xanthine preparations like Theophylline (used in asthma) should be used cautiously.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Combimist L Inhaler used for?
Q: I am taking medicines for diabetes. Can I use Combimist L Inhaler?
Q: Can I stop using Combimist L Inhaler on my own?
Q: How does Combimist L Inhaler work?
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