Gen-Combo Sterinebs
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Combivent?;Combivent? Respimat?;DuoNeb?
Brand Names: Canada:
CO Ipra-Sal;Combivent UDV;Gen-Combo Sterinebs;ratio-Ipra Sal UDV;Teva-Combo Sterinebs
Uses
- It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
- Ipratropium and albuterol works in the airways to calm the muscles and help the flow of oxygen.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
- A spacer may be used with the puffer (inhaler) for easy use.
- If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first.
- Rinse out mouth after each use.
- Combivent? puffer (inhaler):
- Shake puffer (inhaler) for 10 seconds before use.
- Prepare puffer (inhaler) before first use or when puffer has not been used for more than 24 hours. Spray 3 test sprays into the air.
- Combivent? Respimat? puffer (inhaler):
- Prepare before first use or when puffer has not been used for more than 21 days. Spray towards the ground until mist is seen. Once the mist is seen, repeat 3 more times. If it has been more than 3 days since it has been used, spray once at the ground.
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