Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler (Cont.)

Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler Drug Interactions

The ipratropium and albuterol inhaler can potentially interact with several other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler).
 

What If I Take an Overdose of the Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler?

People who take too much of the ipratropium and albuterol inhaler may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Shakiness or nervousness
  • Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision
  • Headaches
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth or eyes
  • Difficulty urinating
  • Chest pain (angina)
  • High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • A fast heart rate (tachycardia) or an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (heart palpitations)
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Seizures
  • Fatigue
  • Low potassium in the blood (hypokalemia)
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Loss of life.
     
If you happen to overdose on the ipratropium and albuterol inhaler, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Combivent Overdose for more information.)
 

How Should the Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhaler Be Stored?

Store the ipratropium and albuterol inhaler at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Do not puncture the canister, and do not store or use it near heat or an open flame.
 
Keep the inhaler and all medications out of the reach of children.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;