Combivent – Prescription Medication for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment
Short General Description of Combivent Combivent is a prescription medication used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a progressive lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and can cause breathing difficulties and other respiratory symptoms. Combivent is a combination medication that contains two active ingredients: ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate. These two medications work together to help open up the airways in the lungs, making it easier for people with COPD to breathe. Ipratropium Bromide Ipratropium bromide is an anticholinergic medication that works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that can cause the muscles around the airways to tighten. By blocking the action of acetylcholine, ipratropium helps to relax the muscles and…