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Research Notes on Combivent Uses


Combivent is primarily utilized for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and contains two different medications that work to keep your airways open. Although mainly used to treat diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, it is sometimes prescribed to treat asthma. Currently, Combivent has not been approved for use by children.1

Fast Facts:

  • Helps prevent such symptoms as wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness.2
  • Combivent is a combination of two medications, ipratropium and albuterol.2
  • Combivent is classified as a bronchodilator.2
  • Combivent is typically prescribed to those patients whose symptoms cannot be controlled by a single inhaled medication.2


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Research Notes References

  1. eMedTV: Combivent Uses
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Ipratropium and Albuterol Inhalation - Why is This Medication Prescribed?

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