Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler

Information on Ipratropium and Albuterol

The Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking the ipratropium and albuterol inhaler if you have:

An enlarged prostate (known medically as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH)
Glaucoma
A bladder problem
High blood pressure (hypertension)
A fast heart rate (tachycardia)
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Other types of heart disease, including congestive heart failure
An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
Seizures or epilepsy
Diabetes
Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Combivent and Pregnancy)
Breastfeeding (see Combivent and Breastfeeding).

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

Dosing Information for the Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler

There is only one recommended starting dose of the ipratropium and albuterol inhaler, regardless of your age, weight, or other medical problems. As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

(Click Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler Dosing for more information.)

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