What is Duravent used for?

This combination medication is used to temporarily treat cough, chest congestion, and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, hay fever, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis).

What does salbutamol nebulizer do?

Salbutamol is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as coughing, wheezing and feeling breathless. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways into the lungs, which makes it easier to breathe.

What is ipratropium bromide nebuliser used for?

It is used to make breathing easier for people who have breathing difficulties, such as chronic asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ipratropium Bromide Nebuliser Solution can be taken at the same time as medicines called beta2-agonist bronchodilators (‘relievers’), for example salbutamol.

Where is Duravent made?

Vacaville, CA
Simpson Manufacturing purchased Dura-Vent and established a manufacturing plant in Vacaville, CA.

How many times a day can I Nebulize?

Using a mouthpiece or face mask with the nebulizer, inhale the prescribed dose of medication into your lungs as directed by your doctor, usually 3 or 4 times daily as needed. Each treatment usually takes about 5 to 15 minutes. Use this medication only through a nebulizer. Do not swallow or inject the solution.

What is the difference between ipratropium and salbutamol?

Both drugs were significantly better in relieving airways obstruction than placebo. Salbutamol was significantly more effective than ipratropium bromide in patients with asthma, but in the patients with bronchitis there was no significant difference between salbutamol and ipratropium bromide.

Who makes DuraVent?

the M&G Group
Simpson Dura-Vent becomes known as M&G DuraVent, Member of the M&G Group. M&G Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, produces a wide range of flue and vent products in aluminum, stainless steel and plastic. It is the largest supplier of engineered venting systems for the high-efficiency heating market in Europe.

Is DuraVent stainless steel?

DuraFlex Pro is manufactured utilizing highly corrosion resistant 316 Stainless Steel. Listed to UL 1777 and ULC S635.

Do you have to dilute salbutamol nebuliser?

Salbutamol Nebuliser Solution is designed to be used undiluted. However, for a prolonged delivery time (more than 10 minutes) dilution with sodium chloride solution (0.9%w/v) for nebulisation or sterile sodium chloride injection (normal saline) may be necessary. 7. Marketing authorisation holder

Is DuoVent a better bronchodilator than salbutamol?

There was no difference in pulse rate or tremor between salbutamol or Duovent at any dose level. We conclude that Duovent produces a greater and more prolonged bronchodilator response than salbutamol in both asthmatic and chronic bronchitic patients.

What are the dose response profiles of Duovent and salbutamol?

The dose response profiles of Duovent (fenoterol 0.1 mg/ipratropium 0.04 mg per puff) and salbutamol (0.1 mg per puff) were determined in a double-blind, controlled study. Twenty-one patients with asthma and nine patients with chronic bronchitis received 1, 2, 4, and 6 puffs of either Duovent or salbutamol on separate days.

What is the duration of action of salbutamol?

With its fast onset of action (within 5 minutes) it is particularly suitable for the management and prevention of attacks in asthma. Salbutamol has a duration of action of 4 to 6 hours in most patients. 5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties Absorption and metabolism of salbutamol in lungs and gastrointestinal tract differ.