Why is it prescribed?
Apo-Salvent Ipravent® sterules contains salbutamol and ipratropium.
Side Effects
Apo-Salvent Ipravent® sterules contains salbutamol and ipratropium.
Patient Information
Apo-Salvent Ipravent® sterules is a combination of 2 bronchodilators (ipratropium and salbutamol). It works by relaxing the muscle surrounding the bronchioles (airways to the lungs)and therefore helps to ease breathing problems. It is meant for inhalation only via a nebulizer.
Your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider will instruct you on the proper use and care of the nebulizer. Make sure you understand exactly how to use it before proceeding.
Unopened unit dose vials should be stored away from direct sunlight and kept between 15 to 25 degrees centigrade. Do not use if the solution has changed color or become cloudy.
Directions for Use
For adults and children over 12 years of age, the recommended dose is one unit dose vial by nebulizer 3 or 4 times daily
Lung Diseases Treated with this Drug
salbutamol
- asthma
- bronchitis
- bronchospasm associated with COPD
- chronic bronchitis (COPD)
- COPD
- emphysema (COPD)
- exercise-induced bronchospasm
ipratropium
- no information available at this time.
Need More Information?
For more information contact your physician, pharmacist, other health care professional or for general questions call your local lung association.
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