Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules belongs to the class of medications called bronchodilators used to treat or prevent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a lung disorder that includes emphysema (breathing problems caused by a damaged air sac) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation and narrowing of the lining of airways or bronchial tubes).

Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules contains Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol. Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows to breathe easily and provides relief from the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Your doctor will advise the dosage and duration of Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules based on your medical condition. Headache, sore throat, dry mouth, runny or stuffy nose, cough with mucous, sneezing, chest tightness, dizziness, nervousness, weariness, irregular heartbeats, and vomiting are the possible side effects. Most of the side effects of Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules do not require medical attention and fade away with time. Please visit your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, or experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor. Do not use Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules in more than the prescribed doses as it may lead to severe heart or lung problems. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules for a prolonged time as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes fits, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules. 

Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules is composed of two bronchodilators: ipratropium and levosalbutamol. Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows to breathe easily and provides relief from the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

• Headache
• Sore throat
• Dry mouth
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Cough with mucus
• Sneezing
• Chest tightness
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Tiredness
• Irregular heartbeats
• Vomiting

If you are allergic to Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, experience severe difficulty breathing, please consult a doctor. Do not use Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules in more than the prescribed doses as it may lead to severe heart or lung problems. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. However, if you experience irregular heartbeats, leg cramps, extreme thirst, constipation, increased urination, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of low potassium. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy (fits), enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules. Please do not use or store Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules near open flame or heat as it may burst the container.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules may interact with bronchodilators (e.g. salmeterol, albuterol, and formoterol), steroid medicines (e.g. budesonide, prednisone), water pills or diuretic medicines (e.g. furosemide), anti-sickness medicines (e.g. ondansetron), heart-related medicines (e.g. atropine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Caffeine may have an interaction with Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules. As a result, avoid or limit your intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements along with Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules, as this may increase your risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor before taking Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, fits, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction, or other urinary problems.

• SALMETEROL
• ALBUTEROL
• FORMOTEROL
• BUDESONIDE
• PREDNISONE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ONDANSETRON
• ATROPINE

• Consume potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroots because potassium is essential for lung function and a potassium deficiency can cause breathing problems.
• Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus and make coughing easier.
• Consume complex carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, barley, oats, quinoa, bran, peas, and potatoes with skin.
• Limit or avoid caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks such as Red Bull.
• Consume protein-rich foods like meat, fish (especially salmon, sardines, and mackerel), eggs, and poultry.
• Exercise on a regular basis to strengthen your breathing muscles and strengthen your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will assist you in moving more air into and out of your lungs.
• Quit smoking because it can reduce the effectiveness of the Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules and irritate the lungs, exacerbating the breathing problem.

• Avoid contact of Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules with eyes, especially if you have glaucoma (damaged eye nerve due to increased eye pressure), as it may worsen the condition and cause eye irritation or blurred vision.
• Fungal infections might occur in your mouth and throat, so it is advisable to gargle with warm water after each inhalation of Iprawar L 1.25mg/500mcg Respules.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath due to damaged air sacs) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco and exposure to air pollutants like asbestos and chemicals/fumes. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).