Salbutamol Ipratropium Bromide 2.50mg + 500mcg/2.5ml Ampoules 30's

Generic Name: SALBUTAMOL IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE

Brand Name: HIVENT PLUS

Strength: 500mcg + 2.5mg/2.5mL

Form: AMPOULES

Manufacturer: EURO-MED LABORATORIES PHIL., INC.

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Classification: ANTICHOLINERGIC/BETA AGONIST

Indication/Uses: 

1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
   • Usage: This combination is used for the maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD. It helps to open the airways and make breathing easier for patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
2. Asthma
   • Usage: It is used as a rescue treatment for acute asthma exacerbations. The combination works to quickly relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
3. Bronchospasm
   • Usage: Indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in patients who require more than one bronchodilator.

Mechanism of Action

• Salbutamol: A beta-2 agonist that works by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the lungs, causing relaxation of bronchial muscles and thus widening the airways.
• Ipratropium Bromide: An anticholinergic agent that works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscles of the bronchi, leading to bronchodilation.

Dosage and Administration

• Dosage: The typical dosage for adults and children over 12 years is one ampoule (2.5ml) administered via a nebulizer, usually 3-4 times daily, depending on the severity of the condition.
• Administration: The solution should be used with a nebulizer device to convert the liquid into a fine mist, which is then inhaled into the lungs.