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albuterol-ipratropium
  • Restricted Medications Inhalers restricted to ventilator patients only
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
Combivent Respimat AEROSOL, INHALATION 100 mcg-20 mcg/inh inhaler      
DuoNeb SOLUTION, INHALATION 2.5 mg- 0.5 mg/3 ml solution      
Display Selective beta2-Adrenergic Agonists, Anticholinergic Agents Class : 48120412, 481208
Medication comments:

Albuterol/ipratropium (DuoNeb) nebs is our formulary short-acting Beta-agonist/anticholinergic combination agent. Orders for this type of metered dose inhalers will be converted to DuoNeb.
Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:  
generic (Brand) Restrictions
albuterol-ipratropium (Combivent) Inhalers restricted to ventilator patients only.
Inpatient/SNF orders will be converted to albuterol-ipratropium (DuoNeb) nebs.
Per policy, orders for these non-formulary agents will be changed to formulary equivalents. 
Non-Formulary Agent Formulary Equivalent
albuterol-ipratropium (Combivent Respimat) IDBH albuterol (Ventolin) MDI same dose and frequency plus
tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat) 2 INH daily
Per policy, these hazardous drugs have special waste requirements. 
Generic (Brand) Waste Requirements
albuterol-ipratropium (Combivent) Inhaler canister ⇒  BLACK BUCKET 
Last updated: Apr. 23, 2025
  • Hazardous Waste BLACK BUCKET
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