Duovent Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Ipratropium Br 0.5 mg, fenoterol HBr 1.25 mg

Indications/Uses

Bronchodilator for symptomatic prevention & treatment of chronic obstructive airway disorders w/ reversible airflow limitation (eg, bronchial asthma & especially chronic bronchitis w/ or w/o emphysema). Consider concomitant anti-inflammatory therapy for patients w/ bronchial asthma & steroid-responsive COPD.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult (including elderly) & adolescent >12 yr Acute bronchospasm episodes 1 unit-dose vial. Very severe cases 2 unit-dose vials may be required for symptom relief.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to fenoterol HBr or atropine-like substances. Patients w/ hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy & tachyarrhythmia.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03AL01 - fenoterol 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

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Duovent nebuliser soln

Packing/Price

1's

Duovent

ipratropium + fenoterol

Manufacturer:

Boehringer Ingelheim