Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Contents
Per metered dose Ipratropium Br 20 mcg, fenoterol HBr 50 mcg
Indication
Prevention & treatment of symptoms in chronic obstructive airway disorders w/ reversible airflow limitation eg, bronchial asthma & especially chronic bronchitis w/ or w/o emphysema. Consider concomitant anti-inflammatory therapy in patient w/ bronchial asthma & steroid-responsive COPD.
Instruction
Adult & childn >6 yr Acute asthma 2 actuations. Severe cases If breathing has not noticeably improved after 5 min, 2 further actuations may be taken. Intermittent & long-term treatment 1-2 actuations for each administration, up to max 8 actuations/day (average: 1-2 actuations three times daily).
Drug interaction
Other β-adrenergics & anticholinergics, xanthine derivatives, corticosteroids, diuretics, digoxin, MAOI, TCAs, halogenated hydrocarbon anaesth.