Frequently asked questions about COMBIVENT RESPIMAT
Whether you’re new to COMBIVENT RESPIMAT or have been taking it for a while, you may have some questions. You're not alone. Here are some frequently asked questions about COMBIVENT RESPIMAT.
Patients enrolled in Medicare or government prescription insurance programs are not eligible for the COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Savings Card Program.
You may be eligible to pay as little as $35* for a 30-day prescription fill of COMBIVENT RESPIMAT with the Savings Card.
Terms and Conditions Apply.
See if you are eligible for a COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Savings Card.
Using Your Savings Card with Mail-Order Pharmacies
If you have switched over to using a mail-order pharmacy to get your COMBIVENT RESPIMAT, and they have not allowed the use of your Savings Card, please follow the instructions below to obtain reimbursement:
- Visit www.patientrebateonline.com/
- You will be required to enter your Savings Card information and provide a receipt for your prescription.
- A reimbursement check will be sent directly to you.
*Terms and Conditions Apply.
BI Cares Foundation
There is charitable assistance for eligible patients in need. The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Patient Assistance Program helps patients who meet program eligibility criteria to obtain medications free of charge. For more information, go to www.bipatientassistance.com, or call 1-800-556-8317 from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT is a bronchodilator. The term “bronchodilator” simply means a medicine that opens (dilates) your airways (bronchi). It delivers 2 different medicines, ipratropium bromide and albuterol, in a single inhaler. Working together, these 2 medicines do more to open airways than either medicine can do on its own.
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The recommended dose is 1 inhalation 4 times a day.
Do not exceed 6 inhalations in 24 hours. Follow directions from your doctor.
Do not use COMBIVENT RESPIMAT more often than your doctor has directed. Deaths have been reported with similar inhaled medicines in asthma patients who use the medicine too much. Seek immediate medical attention if your treatment with COMBIVENT RESPIMAT becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, your symptoms become worse, and/or you need to use the product more frequently than usual.
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT relaxes the muscles in your airways to help open them. And when used 4 times a day, every day, it helps keep them open.
Do not exceed 6 inhalations in 24 hours. Follow directions from your doctor.
Do not use COMBIVENT RESPIMAT more often than your doctor has directed. Deaths have been reported with similar inhaled medicines in asthma patients who use the medicine too much. Seek immediate medical attention if your treatment with COMBIVENT RESPIMAT becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, your symptoms become worse, and/or you need to use the product more frequently than usual.
Eligible patients pay as little as $35* for a 30-day prescription fill with the COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Savings Card Program.
For many people with COPD, COMBIVENT RESPIMAT starts working 15 minutes after taking a dose.
Clean the mouthpiece, including the metal part inside the mouthpiece, with a damp cloth or tissue only, at least 1 time a week. Any minor discoloration in the mouthpiece does not affect your COMBIVENT RESPIMAT inhaler. If the outside of your COMBIVENT RESPIMAT inhaler gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth.
Store COMBIVENT RESPIMAT at room temperature from 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C). Do not freeze your COMBIVENT RESPIMAT cartridge and inhaler. Keep your COMBIVENT RESPIMAT cartridge and inhaler out of the reach of children.
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COMBIVENT RESPIMAT (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) is indicated for use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on a regular aerosol bronchodilator who continue to have evidence of bronchospasm (airway narrowing) and who require a second bronchodilator.
Do not use COMBIVENT RESPIMAT if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in COMBIVENT RESPIMAT or to atropine or other similar drugs.
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT can cause the narrowing of the airways to get worse (paradoxical bronchospasm) which may be life threatening. If this happens, stop taking COMBIVENT RESPIMAT at once and call your doctor or get emergency help.
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT can cause serious heart-related side effects, such as palpitations, chest pain, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, tremor, or nervousness. Call your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Avoid spraying COMBIVENT RESPIMAT into your eyes. COMBIVENT RESPIMAT may increase eye pressure which may cause or worsen some types of glaucoma. If you have sudden vision changes, eye pain or visual halos, stop taking COMBIVENT RESPIMAT and call your doctor right away.
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT may cause difficulty with urination.
Dizziness and blurred vision may occur with COMBIVENT RESPIMAT. Should you experience these symptoms, use caution when engaging in activities such as driving a car or operating appliances or other machines.
Do not use COMBIVENT RESPIMAT more often than your doctor has directed. Deaths have been reported with similar inhaled medicines in asthma patients who use the medicine too much. Seek medical attention if your treatment with COMBIVENT RESPIMAT becomes less effective for symptomatic relief, your symptoms become worse, and/or you need to use the product more frequently than usual.
Allergic reactions may occur, including itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (involving difficulty in breathing or swallowing), rash, hives, bronchospasm (airway narrowing), or anaphylaxis. Some of these may be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking COMBIVENT RESPIMAT at once and call your doctor or get emergency help.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, especially if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, prostate or urinary problems, a history of heart conditions (such as irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure), thyroid disorder, or diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially heart medications or drugs to treat depression.
The most common side effects reported with use of COMBIVENT RESPIMAT include infection of the ears, nose, and throat, runny nose, cough, bronchitis, headache, and shortness of breath.
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