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Aug 11, 2026 - 03:27 PM
Ipratropium/albuterol 0.5 mg/2.5 mg per 3 mL nebulizer solution is a prescription inhaled medication that combines two bronchodilators to help open narrowed airways and make breathing easier. It is commonly known by the brand name DuoNeb.
Each 3 mL single-dose vial contains:
- Ipratropium bromide 0.5 mg – an anticholinergic bronchodilator that helps prevent airway muscles from tightening.
- Albuterol 2.5 mg – a short-acting beta-2 agonist that quickly relaxes airway muscles.
The solution is placed in a nebulizer, which turns the liquid medicine into a mist that you breathe into the lungs. The 3 mL vial is generally ready to use without mixing or dilution.
It is primarily prescribed for people with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, who need more than one bronchodilator to control bronchospasm, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, or chest tightness.
Common side effects can include headache, nervousness, tremor, dry mouth, cough, nausea, or a fast heartbeat. Use it exactly as prescribed, and seek medical attention if breathing suddenly gets worse after a treatment.
