What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD), is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is characterised by the occurrence of chronic bronchitis or emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed.
In contrast to asthma, COPD is poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Most people who have COPD smoke or used to smoke. Long-term exposure to other lung irritants-such as air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust-also may contribute to COPD. Important management strategies are smoking cessation, vaccinations, rehabilitation, and drug therapy often using inhalers like Generic Ventolin Inhaler, Combivent Inhaler and several others.
Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) – Product Information
Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) is used for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults and adolescents with reversible obstructive airway diseases like asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Generic Combivent makes breathing easier by by relaxing the breathing tubes or air passages that carry air to and from the lungs. It begins to act quickly (just 15 minutes) after use and its effect usually lasts for 4-6 hours.
The active ingredients present in this medication are Ipratropium bromide and Albuterol sulfate (Salbutamol sulphate). Studies have demonstrated that each component of Generic Combivent® (Duolin Inhaler) (Ipratropium bromide and Albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol contributed to the improvement in pulmonary function produced by the combination, especially during the first 4 to 5 hours after dosing, and that Generic Combivent Inhalation Aerosol was significantly more effective than ipratropium bromide or albuterol sulfate administered alone.
Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) - Contraindications
Duolin Inhaler is contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Albuterol sulfate (Salbutamol sulphate), Ipratropium bromide or any inactive component of this medicine. Generic Combivent is also contraindicated in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and tachyarrhythmia.
Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler) - Dosage
Shake the metered Duolin Inhaler aerosol before using. This will mix the medicine evenly so that a correct dose is delivered. Each puff must be inhaled through the mouth properly for Generic Combivent to work.
The recommended dose for adults is 2 puffs four times daily (at regular intervals), up to a maximum of 12 puffs in 24 hours.
Side Effects of Generic Combivent Inhaler (Duolin Inhaler)
The side effects of Generic Combivent Inhaler include dryness of the mouth, headache, cough. Less frequently reported side effects of Duolin Inhaler include the following: fast or irregular heartbeat, nausea, nervousness, tremors, urinary retention (difficulty passing urine), dizziness and narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition affecting the eyes).
Generic Combivent Inhaler - More Details
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