It comes as an inhaler
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT is the only inhaler for COPD that delivers 2 short-acting bronchodilators that act by 2 different mechanisms
The dose of COMBIVENT® Inhalation Aerosol is two inhalations four times a day
These long-term control medications can help reduce asthma-related swelling and tightening in the airways and some medications also block the
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Fatalities have been reported in association with excessive use of inhaled sympathomimetic drugs in patients with
Maintenance inhalers
Asthma and Aerosol: 100 mcg/20 mcg (1 actuation of metered-dose inhaler) q6hr; not to exceed 6 actuations/day
The average
In addition to being inhaled, steroids can be taken by mouth or injected (intravenously or IV)
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Steroids block the body's inflammatory response and effectively improve lung function and reduce asthma symptoms
The inhaler is now ready for use
ACQ asthma control questionnaire (7-point scale), ALB-HFA albuterol hydrofluoroalkaline, AQLQ asthma quality of life questionnaire, CVT-MDI ipratropium bromide/albuterol sulfate metered-dose inhaler In a post-hoc analysis, the duration of bronchodilator response at the end of the treatment period was twice as long with CVT
It is used in COPD as a second inhaler when symptoms are not controlled with a regular aerosol bronchodilator
The long-acting bronchodilator medicine gives ongoing relief from symptoms such as breathlessness and a tight chest
Seek immediate medical attention if your treatment with COMBIVENT RESPIMAT becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, your symptoms become worse, and/or you need to use the product more frequently than usual
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