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Breva |
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What is Breva
Albuterol and ipratropium is a combination bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.Albuterol and ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are also using other medicines to control their condition.
Albuterol and ipratropium inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in Breva guide.
Breva side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Stop using albuterol and ipratropium inhalation and call your doctor at once if you have:
- wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems ;
- chest pain, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
- dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, anxiety, uneven heartbeats);
- swelling of your ankles or feet;
- eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- painful or difficult urination; or
- low potassium (confusion, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling).
Common side effects may include:
- mild headache; or
- cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, or sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
| Strength | Quantity | Price, USD | Country |
| Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide Teva | |||
| Apo-Salvent-Ipravent | |||
| Brometo de Ipratrópio + Salbutamol Arrowblue | |||
| Combair-HFA | |||
| Duolin | |||
| Duolin 1.25mg/500mcg Respules | $0.15 | Cipla Ltd | |
| DUOLIN MDI 200md | $2.37 | Cipla | |
| DUOLIN CFC FREE INHALER 1 packet(s) (200 MDI inhaler each) | $3.26 | Cipla Ltd | |
| 30 's | $0.90 | ||
| 2 .5ml | $0.14 | ||
| Gen-Combo Sterinebs | |||
| Ipralin | |||
| Ipralin-HFA | |||
| Ipramol Steri-Neb | |||
| Ipratropiumbromide/Salbutamol Sandoz | |||
| Multivent | |||
| Pulmodual | |||
| Pulmodual 500 mcg/2.5 mg/2.5 mL x 20 mL | $2.18 | ||
| Pulmodual inhalation soln 20 mL x 1's | $2.58 | Cathay Drug | |
| Salipra | |||
| Salipraneb | |||
| Sapimol | |||
| Sterivent | |||
| Vinza | |||
References
- Dailymed."Albuterol sulfate; ipratropium bromide: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."Albuterol: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Ipratropium". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Breva - Frequently asked Questions
Can Breva be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Breva?
Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Overuse of this medicine may increase the risk of death. It is critical that you use only the prescribed dose of this medicine.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use, and directions for priming the inhaler device. Breva and Breva Respimat have different patient instructions. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
To use the inhaler (Combivent Respimat):
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You do not need to shake Breva Respimat before use.
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Uncap the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Breathe out fully. Put the mouthpiece into your mouth and close your lips. Keep your eyes closed to prevent spraying any medicine into your eyes. Breathe in slowly while pushing down on the canister. Hold your breath for 10 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
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If you use more than one inhalation at a time, wait at least 2 minutes before using the second inhalation.
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Carefully follow all directions for cleaning your specific inhaler device once per week.
To use the solution with a nebulizer (Duoneb):
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Open the foil pouch and remove one vial. Squeeze all of the medicine out into the chamber of the nebulizer.
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Attach the mouthpiece or face mask to the drug chamber. Then, attach the drug chamber to the compressor. Sit upright in a comfortable position. Place the mouthpiece into your mouth or put the face mask on, covering your nose and mouth.
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Breathe in slowly and evenly until you have inhaled all of the medicine (usually 5 to 15 minutes). The treatment is complete when no more mist is formed by the nebulizer and the drug chamber is empty.
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Clean the nebulizer after each use. Follow the cleaning directions that came with your nebulizer.
Keep track of the number of sprays you have used. Throw away the Breva Respimat inhaler canister after 3 months or 120 sprays, whichever comes first.
Seek medical attention if you think this medication is not working as well as usual.
While using albuterol and ipratropium, you may need frequent blood tests at your doctor's office.
Use albuterol and ipratropium regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep each Breva vial in its foil pouch until you are ready to use it. Do not store Breva Respimat in your car on hot days. Extreme heat can cause the medicine canister to burst. Do not throw an empty canister into open flame.
Who should not take Breva?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to albuterol, ipratropium (Atrovent), or atropine (Atreza, Lomotil, Vi-Atro, Sal-Tropine).
To make sure albuterol and ipratropium inhalation is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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heart disease, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, or heart rhythm disorder;
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a seizure disorder such as epilepsy;
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diabetes;
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overactive thyroid;
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glaucoma;
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liver or kidney disease; or
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enlarged prostate, problems with urination.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether albuterol and ipratropium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using this medication.
What other drugs will affect Breva?
Tell your doctor about all medications you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with albuterol and ipratropium, especially:
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heart or blood pressure medication--penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol, sotalol, timolol, and others.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with albuterol and ipratropium, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Can Breva be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Breva be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Breva, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Breva. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetPatient reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Breva is Worth It?Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Breva medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
| Patients | % | ||
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| Expensive | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Not expensive | 1 | 50.0% | |
Six patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Breva?According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Breva should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
| Patients | % | ||
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| Once in a day | 4 | 66.7% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 16.7% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 16.7% | |
Five patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Breva May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
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| 1-5mg | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 51-100mg | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 20.0% | |
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Breva before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 week and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Breva. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Breva kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
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| 1 week | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported age
| Patients | % | ||
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| > 60 | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology