Salbutamol + Ipratropium

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Salbutamol + Ipratropium Uses

Salbutamol+Ipratropium is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How Salbutamol + Ipratropium works

Salbutamol + Ipratropium 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.

Common side effects of Salbutamol + Ipratropium

Cough, Tremors, Headache, Muscle cramp, Throat irritation, Respiratory tract infection, Respiratory tract inflammation, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Nausea, Dizziness, Decreased potassium level in blood, Nervousness, Weakness, Irritability, Drowsiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Difficulty in urination

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Medicine brands for Salbutamol + Ipratropium

Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹5 to ₹5

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Salbutamol + Ipratropium

Salbutamol + Ipratropium is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
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 Salbutamol + Ipratropium can lower blood potassium level.
Only miniscule amounts of Salbutamol + Ipratropium may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.