What Is Duolin Rotacaps

• Duolin Rotacap has Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol to alleviate symptoms in COPD patients.
• It relaxes airway muscles, but may cause headache, dry mouth, and nausea.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions and use it at the same time every day. Stop if side effects persist or worsen.
• Do not use Duolin Rotacap if under 12 years old. Inform your doctor about other health conditions or ongoing treatments.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding? Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

 

Working with Duolin Rotacaps

• This medicine is based on the use of two different medicines coming together to give relief from symptoms related with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD – ipratropium bromide and levosalbutamol sulfate.

 

How To Take Duolin Rotacaps?

Typically, Duolin Rotacaps are administered through an inhaler device referred to as a Rotahaler. Here are the general steps for using Duolin Rotacaps:

• Hold the Rotahaler vertical and exhale deeply to empty your lungs.
• You should be able to sense the vibration as well as breaking of capsules inside it.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds to enable the medicine penetrate deep into your lungs.
• Breathe out slowly and take the Rotahaler away from your mouth.

 

Benefits of Using Duolin Rotacaps

• Improved breathing: This can alleviate symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and cough that may be related to COPD and asthma.
• Long-term management: Duolin Rotacaps are prescribed in a long term maintenance treatment used to address COPD and asthma symptoms.

 

Dosage Of Duolin Rotacaps

6-12 years old: The usual prescribed dosage is 1 Duolin Rotacap two to three times per day.

Over 12 years old: The usual recommended dose is one Duolin Rotacap three to four times a day.

 

• Overdose

Taking an overdose of Duolin Rotacaps can lead to potentially serious side effects and should be avoided.

If you took too much Duolin Rotacaps or think someone else did, go to the hospital right away.

• Miss Dose

Take Duolin Rotacaps as soon as you remember if you forgot to take the dose.

 

Side Effects Of Duolin Rotacap

Common

• Tremor, pain, nervousness
• Dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose Irritation on the throat.
• Irregular heartbeat, fast heartrate and high blood pressure.
• Dizziness, headache, sweating, weakness
• Muscle twitches, muscle cramps and feelings of light-headedness are signs indicating hypokalaemia or low levels potassium in blood.
• Nausea, vomiting, constipation
• Muscle pain/cramps
• Stomach flu, urinary retention
• Conjunctivitis, ear pain, acne
• Dysmenorrhoea (menstrual cramps)

Uncommon

• There are indicators of hypersensitivity immune mediated allergic reaction such as skin rash, red itchy welts , swelling
• Signs of Anaphylactic reaction an allergic condition which could be severe and leads to death among its symptoms are feeling unconscious, wheezing, heartbeats that move swiftly , having breathing complications.
• Swelling of tongue/lips/face
• Eye diseases like blurred eye sight, glaucoma , increased intraocular pressure , pain around the eyes , wide pupils and corneal oedema .
• Disorders related to respiratory system or thorax, mediastinum including pharyngeal oedema ,dry throat and bronchospasm of vocal cord are common.
• Skin rash, itching
• Urinary retention

 

Storage of Duolin Rotacaps

• Do not freeze the capsules.
• Keep the capsules away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
• Do not store the capsules in humid areas like the bathroom.
• Keep the capsules out of reach of children and pets.

 

FAQs-

1. How soon does this medicine work?
   It is not medically known how long it takes Duolin Rotacap to manifest its effects.
2. How long does this medicine work?
   It is not known for how long Duolin Rotacap stays in your body.
3. Should I drink alcohol when on this medication?
   Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Consult your doctor before taking.
4. Is this addictive?
   Duolin Rotacap had no habit-forming reported.
5. Is this medicine taken during pregnancy?
   Pregnant women should not use Duolin Rotacap unless it is absolutely necessary. However, if you are pregnant consult with your doctor first before using this medicine.
6. Is this medicine suitable during breast-feeding?
   Women who are breastfeeding should not use Duolin Rotacap because it is unclear whether the medicine enters into breastmilk. So, always ask your doctor before taking this medication.

 

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