SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Combivent

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Combivent

Combivent has 61 Side Effects total
19 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Combivent

Uses of Combivent

Combivent is also known by the generic name Ipratropium-Albuterol

USES:
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). This product contains 2 medications:
ipratropium and albuterol (also known as salbutamol). Both drugs work by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Combivent has 19 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals - Abnormal ECG is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Excess Body Acid - Metabolic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Throat Swelling - Pharyngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Critical Seriousness - Worsening of Glaucoma - Aggravated Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Combivent

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Combivent.

Combivent has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Bronchitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Throat Dryness - Dry Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Combivent

Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Combivent

Combivent Drug-Drug Interactions

Combivent has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Combivent has interactions of serious seriousness with 106 drug(s). Combivent has interactions of moderate seriousness with 77 drug(s). Combivent has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Combivent has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Combivent.

Combivent Inhalation Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Coronary Insufficiency - Diminished Blood Flow through Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Combivent.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Combivent.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Combivent.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Combivent.

Paradoxical Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Combivent.

Contraindication Warnings

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Combivent.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Combivent.

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Combivent.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Combivent.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Combivent.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Combivent.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Combivent.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Combivent.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Combivent.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Combivent.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Combivent.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Combivent.

Combivent has 4 related brands and strengths:

Combivent 18 Mcg-103 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler Duoneb 0.5 Mg-3 Mg(2.5 Mg Base)/3 Ml Neb Solution Ipratropium-Albuterol 0.5 Mg-3 Mg(2.5 Mg Base)/3 Ml Neb Solution Ipratropium-Albuterol 18 Mcg-103 Mcg/Actuation Aerosol Inhaler

Combivent - Symptoms of overdose may include
chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.