Duova Inhaler 9/6mcg (200 mdi)
| SKU | 1125 |
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| Generic For | Duova Inhaler |
| Strength | 9mcg + 6mcg (200 mdi) Inhaler |
| Generic Name | Tiotropium Bromide and Formoterol Fumarate |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 1 Inhaler | US$ 23.00 | US$ 23.00 | |||
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| 2 Inhaler | US$ 19.52 | US$ 39.04 | |||
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| 3 Inhaler | US$ 18.05 | US$ 54.1622%US$ 69.00 | |||
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Duova inhaler 9/6 mcg
Duova inhaler 9/6 mcg is a combination drug indicated for use in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which makes it difficult to breathe because of the narrowing and blockage of the airways in your lungs. The medicine is quite effective in relieving symptoms such as constant cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. It is a long term maintenance treatment made up of two active ingredients Tiotropium Bromide and Formoterol Fumarate. Both the drugs treat malfunctioning of the lungs by opening the lung airways and improving breathing mechanism. The medicine is an appropriate treatment where a single medication has not been sufficiently effective.
What is Duova Inhaler used for?
Duova inhaler 9/6 mcg is prescribed by the physicians for the management of bronchial spasm associated with COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. The inhalation helps the patients to breathe normally by widening the narrow air passage in the lungs. The medicine is recommended for those patients who are on regular bronchodilator and require a second bronchodilator.
How does Duova Inhaler work?
Duova inhaler comprises of two active ingredients, namely Tiotropium bromide and Formoterol fumarate. Tiotropium Bromide is a long acting muscarinic receptor agonist with bronchodilator activity. It works by blocking the muscarinic M3 receptors present in the smooth muscles, which in result prevents smooth muscle contraction.
Formoterol fumarate is a long acting β2 agonist with bronchodilating and anabolic properties. The inhaled medicine acts locally in the lungs. The exact mechanism of the drug is not known, but it has shown to exhibit cardiac effects.
What does Duova Inhaler contain?
Duova inhaler contains Tiotropium bromide and Formoterol fumarate as the two pharmaceutical active ingredients. Each spray delivers 9 micrograms of Tiotropium bromide and 6 mcg of Formoterol fumarate.
What are the side effects of Duova inhaler?
The most common side effects related to the usage of Duova inhaler 9 mcg 6 mcg include:
- Dry mouth
- Stuffy nose
- Nosebleeds
- Bilateral conjunctivitis
- Trouble breathing or worsening of your breathing problems
- Appearance of white patches on your mouth and throat
- Drowsiness
- Pounding heartbeat
- Abdominal cramps
- Constipation
- Insomnia
What medications interact with Duova Inhaler?
Tell your physician, if you are consuming any other drugs, including any that you buy without a prescription from the nearest pharmacy. There are very few drugs that can affect the working of Tiotropium bromide and Formoterol Fumarate, but yet the concomitant use of the Duova inhaler with other medications may cause harmful adverse effects to people.
When should Duova Inhaler not be used?
Duova inhaler 9 mcg 6 mcg should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to Tiotropium bromide, Formoterol Fumarate, and other ingredients of this formulation.
How should Duova Inhaler be used?
It is essential to gain control of asthma symptoms and normalize the pulmonary function as soon as possible. If the symptoms are still not under control then the dose should be changed to the lowest dose at which effective controlled is maintained. Depending on your condition, the physician will decide the suitable dose. Therefore, it is important to follow your physician’s instructions.
Some important administration instructions:
- Shake the inhaler and clean the mouthpiece before using
- Breathe out the air completely and empty your lungs
- Keep the mouthpiece and close your lips
- Inhale while pressing the canister to get puff of the medicine
- Remove The inhaler and hold your breath for ten seconds and then exhale through the nose
- Repeat these steps to take the second dose
How long should you use Duova Inhaler?
You should continue using Duova inhaler 9/6 mcg till the physician advises you to do so. Do not stop on your own without consulting your physician.
Missed dose of Duova Inhaler
If you missed a dose of Duova inhaler 9/6 mcg inhaler, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time to take the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as prescribed by your physician. Do not take two doses at the same time to compensate the missed dose.
How long Duova Inhaler be stored?
- Store Duova inhaler at room temperature.
- Keep the inhaler away from the sight of children and pets
- Do not store near heat or open flame
- Keep it away from direct light at a room temperature
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