Combivent
(Ipratropium / Albuterol)
Makes it easier to breathe.
Our bottom line
Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol) is good for people who need 2 medicines to relieve their COPD symptoms, but you need to be okay with taking it four times a day.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (ipratropium / albuterol)
Upsides
- 2-in-1 medicine that opens airways and makes it easier to breathe. Medicines are more effective together than alone.
- Effectively relieves COPD and asthma symptoms.
- Respimat formulation has a clear display for dosing, doesn't require shaking, and only needs one inhalation per dose.
142Downsides
- You have to use Combivent four times a day.
- Can make your heart race.
- Can make symptoms of enlarged prostate or urinary blockage worse.
- Can worsen a certain type of glaucoma.
Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol) is a combination medicine. It contains two bronchodilators (ipratropium and albuterol), which relax muscles in your lungs to open airways and make breathing easier.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (ipratropium / albuterol)
Prices and coupons
Skip prices section. Skip to what to expect section.Side effect rates for Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol)
- Bronchitis12%12%
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection11%11%
- Headache6%6%
- Dyspnea5%5%
- Coughing4%4%
- Pain3%3%
- Respiratory Disorders3%3%
- Nausea2%2%
- Pharyngitis2%2%
- Sinusitis2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Combivent.
People taking Combivent felt side effect more
People taking Combivent felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.There are reports of difficulty breathing (bronchospasm) after inhaling Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol). Call 911 or your doctor right away if a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler does not stop the attack. Talk to you doctor if your symptoms worsen while taking Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol), you may need to discuss other medication options that will treat your condition.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medication treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, who use a rescue inhaler regularly but continue to feel short of breath.Common concerns from people taking Combivent (Ipratropium / Albuterol)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.