Ipratropium + Salbutamol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ipratropium + Salbutamol is a combination bronchodilator nebuliser solution. It is a prescription medicine used for asthma attacks, COPD and acute wheezing. It is available in Pakistan, made by 2 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ipratropium + Salbutamol works

The two ingredients open the airways in different ways. Salbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes the muscle around the airways within minutes. Ipratropium is an antimuscarinic that blocks the nerve signals that make the airways tighten and produce mucus. Together they give a greater effect than either alone.

What is Ipratropium + Salbutamol used for?

• Asthma attacks
• COPD
• Acute wheezing

Ipratropium + Salbutamol nebules are used to relieve breathlessness, wheezing and chest tightness caused by narrowed airways in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and during acute asthma attacks. The solution is breathed in as a fine mist through a nebuliser mask or mouthpiece, which helps when someone is too breathless to use an inhaler properly.

Side effects of Ipratropium + Salbutamol

Some effects of Ipratropium + Salbutamol are expected and usually pass quickly after a nebuliser. These include:

• Tremor or shaky hands
• Fast heartbeat
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Cough or throat irritation
• Nervousness

Get emergency help if breathing gets worse after a nebuliser, your lips turn blue, you have chest pain, or you develop painful red eyes with blurred vision or halos around lights.

Precautions and warnings

• Keep the mist away from your eyes, ideally by using a mouthpiece, as ipratropium can trigger or worsen glaucoma.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, glaucoma or prostate problems.
• If you need the nebuliser more often than usual or it helps less than before, contact your doctor, as your condition may be getting worse.
• Clean the nebuliser equipment regularly as instructed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on medical advice.

Frequently asked questions about Ipratropium + Salbutamol

What is the price of Ipratropium + Salbutamol in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ipratropium + Salbutamol products currently in stock range from Rs 225 to Rs 2,002 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Ipratec-S 40mcg/200mcg Rotacapsules at Rs 225. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ipratropium + Salbutamol are available in Pakistan?

Ipratropium + Salbutamol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ipratec-s (Highnoon Laboratories Ltdoratories Ltd), Combihale (Hudson Pharma), Easehale (Hudson Pharma) and Sprahaler (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Ipratropium + Salbutamol?

Yes. Ipratropium + Salbutamol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ipratropium + Salbutamol be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only on medical advice.

Are all Ipratropium + Salbutamol brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ipratropium + Salbutamol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ipratropium + Salbutamol brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Ipratropium + Salbutamol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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