Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler

Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler is a prescription metered-dose inhaler that combines salbutamol (albuterol) with ipratropium to help open the airways. Each Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler delivers 100 mcg of salbutamol/albuterol and 20 mcg of ipratropium per actuation from the inhaler, and it is used for bronchospasm related to asthma and other obstructive airway disease when a doctor wants dual bronchodilator therapy. This combination belongs to short-acting beta2-agonist and anticholinergic bronchodilator classes. It is meant to help relieve wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, not to replace a rescue plan for severe symptoms.

How it works: Salbutamol/albuterol relaxes the muscles around the airways so breathing passages open up more quickly. Ipratropium blocks a nerve signal that can tighten the airways, and in this inhaler the two medicines work together to reduce bronchospasm.

Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler is a fixed-dose combination strength, so it is meant for patients a clinician has already assessed and chosen for both medicines in one inhaler. Because it contains both albuterol and ipratropium in a single MDI, it can be selected when a doctor wants bronchodilation from two different pathways rather than a lower-strength or single-ingredient inhaler. This strength is not a starting dose for everyone, and the exact schedule depends on the patient's symptoms and medical history.

• Asthma-related wheezing
• Bronchospasm relief
• Chest tightness from narrowed airways
• Shortness of breath due to reversible airway narrowing
• Doctor-directed bronchodilator treatment

• Use Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler exactly as prescribed and follow the inhaler technique shown by your clinician or pharmacist.
• Shake the inhaler if instructed by the product directions, then breathe out fully before placing the mouthpiece in your mouth.
• Press the canister and breathe in slowly and deeply at the same time, then hold your breath for several seconds before exhaling.
• If more than one puff is prescribed, wait as directed between puffs and between different inhaled medicines.
• Rinse your mouth after use if your prescriber advises it, especially if you also use other inhaled medicines.
• Do not increase the number of puffs or use it more often because you feel short of breath unless your doctor has told you to do so.

Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler provides 100 mcg of salbutamol/albuterol and 20 mcg of ipratropium in each actuation. The number of inhalations and how often you may take them depend on the reason it was prescribed, your age, and how you respond, and your doctor decides the exact schedule. Because this is a combination inhaler with a specific fixed strength, do not assume it should be used more often than a standard rescue inhaler, and do not exceed the prescribed maximum per day.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salbutamol / Albuterol + Ipratropium may include:

• Tremor or shakiness
• Nervousness or jitteriness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Palpitations or fast heartbeat
• Cough or throat irritation after inhalation

• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, thyroid disease, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate enlargement, or urinary retention.
• Use caution if you are sensitive to bronchodilators, because the albuterol component may cause more tremor or palpitations in some people.
• Do not let the spray get into your eyes, since ipratropium can worsen narrow-angle glaucoma symptoms.
• If your breathing is getting worse or you need the inhaler much more often, seek medical advice promptly instead of self-escalating the dose.
• Use caution with alcohol if it makes you lightheaded or increases your heart-rate symptoms.
• Do not drive if you feel shaky, dizzy, or your vision is blurred after using the inhaler.
• Tell your clinician about all inhaled medicines you use so the total bronchodilator burden is reviewed.

• Other inhaled or oral beta-agonists, which can increase tremor and fast heartbeat
• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, or eye side effects
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which may reduce bronchodilator effect
• Diuretics or corticosteroids, which can increase the risk of low potassium when combined with albuterol
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, which may increase cardiovascular side effects

Store Ventipra MDI 100 mcg/20 mcg Inhaler at room temperature, away from heat, freezing, and direct sunlight, and keep the inhaler cap on when not in use.