Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule
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Product introduction
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. It relieves coughing, wheezing and feeling short of breath.
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, shortness of breath, cough, tremor, headache, palpitations, and muscle cramp. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, shortness of breath, cough, tremor, headache, palpitations, and muscle cramp. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Iprasure Capsule
Benefits of Iprasure Capsule
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that cause breathing difficulties. COPD is caused by swelling of the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule relaxes the muscles of these airways and widens it. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.
Side effects of Iprasure Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Iprasure
- Dryness in mouth
- Breathlessness
- Cough
- Tremors
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
How to use Iprasure Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Iprasure Capsule works
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and Ipratropium. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator while Ipratropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, or have difficulty in focusing, or blurred vision while taking Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule
You may feel dizzy, or have difficulty in focusing, or blurred vision while taking Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Iprasure Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips
- Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule can lower blood potassium level.
- Only miniscule amounts of Iprasure Pulmicaps 100mcg/40mcg Capsule may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
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- Drugs.com. Ipratropium Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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