Duolin LD 500mcg/0.63mg Respule 5X2.5ml Allschoolabs -

Specification

INTRODUCTION
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is a combination of Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol which belongs to theroup of medicines called Bronchodilator agents and Adrenergic beta-agonists, respectively. DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is used to treat bronchospasm (tightened airway muscles) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease) in patients who require more than one bronchodilator (medication) to help them in easy of breathing.
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is not recommended for use in patients allergic to ipratropium, levosalbutamol, and/or atropine.
Before using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE, inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, seizures, diabetes, narrow anglelaucoma (increased eye pressure), lung problems (such as asthma), heart problems (such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias), kidney problems (such as renal impairment), and/or liver problems (such as hepatic impairment).
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also used with caution in breastfeeding women only if necessary.
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is not recommended for use in children (aged less than 6 years). It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years). Consult your doctor before administering DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE.
The most common side effects of using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE are headache, dizziness, nervousness, cough, sore throat, local irritation, dry mouth, nausea, and/or diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
USES OF DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE

Treats bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease) in affected individuals

HOW DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE WORKS
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE provides ease in breathing from bronchospasm (constricted airway muscles), where Ipatropium and Levosalbutamol work together to relax airway muscles which results in widening of airways providing relief from obstructive airflow and easy in breathing from bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be administered only by a nebulizer (with a face mask connected to an air compressor) under the direction of a physician. It is for inhalation use only. Remove the pouch and tear one respule. Twist the cap to open the respule. Squeeze the content into the reservoir of nebulizing chamber and discard the respule after use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE

COMMON

Headache, dizziness

Tremor, nervousness, pain

Cough, sore throat, local irritation

Dry mouth, upset stomach, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting

Urinary tract infection

Leg cramps

Voice changes

Racing heartbeat, fast heart rate

UNCOMMON

Red itchy welts

Accommodation disturbances, narrow angle-glaucoma (increased eye pressure)

Fast heart rate

Spasm of larynx

Diffuse skin rash

RARE

Signs of anaphylactic reaction (life threatening allergic reaction) such as wheezing, faint, breathing difficulties, and/or fast heartbeat

Swelling of tongue/lips/face

Eye pain, dilate pupil

Irregular heartbeats

Urinary retention
Stop using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Signs of paradoxical bronchospasm (sudden constriction of airways after using medicine) such as shortness of breath, coughing, and/or wheezing

Signs of sudden hypersensitivity reaction (immune mediated allergic reaction) such as red itchy welts, swelling of face/mouth/tongue, bronchospasm (tighten airways), and/or rash

Signs of significant cardiovascular effects measured by pulse rate, blood pressure, and/or other symptoms

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dry mouth:
Try to drink plenty of cold water and sip on cold unsweetened drinks and use lip balm if your lips are dry. Brush your teeth twice a day and use mouthwash. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptomets worse.
Dizziness:
Try to rest andet enough sleep. Try to avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you feel dizzy. Limit consumption of alcohol, as it can aggravate dizziness. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
Headache:
If DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE causes headache, then take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usuallyo away after the first week of taking DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE. If it lasts more than a week or severe, inform your doctor.
Nausea and vomiting:
Take DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods, sugary snacks and drinks. Avoid drinking too much liquid along with your meals, drink slowly in between meals. Inform your doctor if the condition worsens.
Constipation:
Try to eat high-fiber foods such as vegetables, cereals, fresh fruit, and drink plenty of water. Involve in regular exercise (going for a daily walk or run) and if this does not help, consult and inform your doctor for receiving alternate treatments for constipation.
Diarrhoea:
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary.? Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if necessary since it is not known whether the medicine pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive/operate machines if DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE affects your ability to drive/operate machines.
KIDNEY
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such are renal impairment. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
LIVER
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution in patients with liver problems such as hepatic impairment. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not take DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE if you are allergic to ipratropium, levosalbutamol, atropine, and/or any other ingredients of the medicine.
LUNGS
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as asthma. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
HEART DISEASE
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias. Consult your doctor before using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE.
OTHERS
Before using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE inform your doctor if you:
Have high blood pressure

Have seizures

Suffer from hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)

Have diabetes

Have narrow anglelaucoma (increased eye pressure)

Suffer from prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostateland)

Suffer from bladder-neck obstruction.
Use in Paediatrics:
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is not recommended for use in children (aged less than 6 years). It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 to 18 years). Consult your doctor before administering DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE.
Use ineriatrics:
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Short acting bronchodilators (used to quickly relieve/stop sudden asthma symptoms) Ex. albuterol, levalbuterol

Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as beta-adregenic/receptor blocking agents (Ex. propanolol, metoprolol, atenolol)

Diuretics (used to treat high blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone

Digoxin (used to treat irregular heartbeats)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants (medicines used to treat depression) Ex. selegiline, phenelzine, amitriptyline, imipramine

Anticholinergic agents (medicines used to block acetylcholine) Ex. atropine, benztropine
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE, then consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are seizures, chest pain, high/low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, pounding heartbeat, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, sleeplessness, hypokalaemia (low potassium level in blood), fast breathing, high fever, restlessness, hallucinations, confusion, and/or cardia arrest.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Ipratropium bromide, Levosalbutamol

Pharmacological Category :?? Bronchodilator agents, Adrenergic beta-agonists

Therapeutic Indication :?? Bronchospasm associated with chronic pulmonary disease

Dosage Forms :?? Rotacap, Inhalation Capsule, Inhaler, Respules, Smartule, Mistpules, Transpule

MORE INFORMATION

Keep DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE out of reach of children

Store DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE above 25?C

FAQs ABOUT DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE
What is DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE used for?
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is used to treat bronchospasm (tightened airway muscles) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease) in patients who require more than one bronchodilator (medication) to help them in easy of breathing.
What are the side effects of DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE?
The most common side effects of using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE are headache, dizziness, nervousness, cough, sore throat, local irritation, dry mouth, nausea, and/or diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
How DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE works?
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE provides ease in breathing from bronchospasm (constricted airway muscles), where Ipatropium and Levosalbutamol work together to relax airway muscles which results in widening of airways providing relief from obstructive airflow and easy in breathing from bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in affected individuals.
How DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE is administered?
DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE should be administered only by a nebulizer (with a face mask connected to an air compressor) under the direction of a physician. It is for inhalation use only. Remove the pouch and tear one respule. Twist the cap to open the respule. Squeeze the content into the reservoir of nebulizing chamber and discard the respule after use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women?
Yes, DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE can be used but with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. ?Consult your doctor before using DUOLIN LD 500MCG/0.63MG RESPULE.
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