What is the composition of Berodual (ipratropium bromide and fenoterol hydrobromide)?

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Berodual Composition

Berodual is a fixed-dose combination bronchodilator containing ipratropium bromide (an anticholinergic agent) and fenoterol hydrobromide (a beta-2 adrenergic agonist). 1, 2

Active Ingredients and Dosage Forms

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Formulation

  • Each actuation delivers 20 μg ipratropium bromide + 50 μg fenoterol hydrobromide 1, 2, 3
  • Standard dosing is typically 2 actuations (40 μg ipratropium + 100 μg fenoterol per dose) administered four times daily 2, 3

Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler (SMI) Formulation

  • Available in two strengths: 10 μg ipratropium/25 μg fenoterol or 20 μg ipratropium/50 μg fenoterol per actuation 1, 2
  • The Respimat SMI is propellant-free and delivers medication as a fine, slow-moving mist 1
  • This formulation allows for 50% dose reduction compared to CFC-MDI while maintaining equivalent therapeutic efficacy 1, 2

Dry Powder Inhaler Formulation

  • Delivers 40 μg ipratropium bromide + 100 μg fenoterol per inhalation 4
  • Provides therapeutic equivalence to the MDI formulation with similar onset (approximately 10 minutes) and duration of action (up to 6 hours) 4

Mechanism of Action

  • Ipratropium bromide blocks muscarinic receptors in the airways, reducing bronchospasm and decreasing mucus production 5
  • Fenoterol hydrobromide stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors, causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation 1
  • The combination provides superior bronchodilation by targeting different receptor pathways simultaneously, offering additive therapeutic benefit 6, 7

Clinical Advantages of the Fixed Combination

  • Achieves equivalent bronchodilator effects with less beta-2 agonist compared to salbutamol monotherapy 3
  • Demonstrates better bronchodilating and protective effects compared to either component used alone 7
  • The Respimat SMI formulation improves lung deposition and reduces oropharyngeal deposition compared to conventional MDI 1
  • In pediatric patients, the Respimat SMI eliminates the need for a spacer device 1

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