Combivent and Lacosamide

• Generic Name: albuterol / ipratropium
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names: Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb, Combivent

Combivent Respimat is a metered-dose inhaler containing a combination of albuterol and ipratropium. Albuterol and ipratropium are bronchodilators that relax muscles in the airways and increase air flow to the lungs.

Combivent Respimat is used to prevent bronchospasm (tightening and narrowing of the airways) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are also using other medicines to control their condition.

Combivent Respimat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: lacosamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vimpat

Lacosamide is used alone or together with other medicines to help control partial seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to reduce the number and severity of seizures. However, lacosamide cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.

Lacosamide is available only with your doctor's prescription.