Multivent Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 2.5 mL Ipratropium Br 500 mcg, salbutamol sulfate 2.5 mg

Indications/Uses

Adjunct treatment to anti-inflammatory therapy & bronchodilators in asthma to prevent exacerbations. Maintenance treatment of COPD including chronic bronchitis & emphysema.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 unit dose tid-qid.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to atropine & its derivatives. History of hypersensitivity to soya lecithin or related food products eg, soybean & peanut.

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Adverse Reactions

Tremor, nervousness, tachycardia, dizziness, headache, hypokalemia, dry mouth, throat irritation, urinary retention, nausea & arrhythmia.

Drug Interactions

Anticholinergics, β-blockers, α-adrenergic agents, diuretics, MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03AL02 - salbutamol and ipratropium bromide ; Belongs to the class of combination of adrenergics with anticholinergics, that may also include a corticosteroid. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Multivent nebules

Packing/Price

35 × 1's

Multivent

ipratropium bromide + salbutamol

Manufacturer:

Multicare

Distributor:

Zuellig