Salbutamol
Uses
Salbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How it Works
Salbutamol is also known as a bronchodilator medicine because it dilates (widens) the airways in lungs. Salbutamol works by acting on the beta 2 receptors in the lungs which directly helps in opening up the air passages in the lungs so air can flow into the lungs more freely. Salbutamol helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which can cause coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Salbutamol may suffer from such side effects;
Cough,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Throat irritation,
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain,
Respiratory tract infection,
Headache,
A runny nose,
Dizzy sensation,
Dryness in the mouth,
Soreness in the throat
Ipratropium
Uses
Ipratropium is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd), bronchitis, Ipratropium is used to prevent bronchospasm and used in the treatment for asthma.
How it Works
Ipratropium is known as a bronchodilator. Ipratropium works by relaxing muscles in the airways, opening up the air passages and increases air flow to the lungs.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Ipratropium can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Dry mouth,
Dizziness,
Cough,
Bladder pain,
Bloody or cloudy urine,
Cough producing mucus,
Difficulty with breathing,
Frequent urge to urinate,
Headache,
Throat irritation
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