Duova Inhaler 200 mdi is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.
Duova Inhaler 200 mdi is a combination of Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Tiotropium (anticholinergic). Formoterol relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Formoterol makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Tiotropium works by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine released in the cholinergic nerve endings in the airways. Duova Inhaler 200 mdi relaxes and widens the airway's openings, making it easier for the air to get in and out of the lungs. Thereby, it helps to prevent asthma attacks.
Your doctor will advise on how often you need to use Duova Inhaler 200 mdi based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Duova Inhaler 200 mdi include nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, headache, sore throat, cough, bone, muscle or joint pain, increased heart rate, chills, tiredness, and noisy breathing. Most of these side effects of Duova Inhaler 200 mdi do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not use Duova Inhaler 200 mdi to treat sudden severe symptoms of asthma or as a rescue inhaler. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Brief your medical history if you have heart, liver, or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) or diabetes.
Uses of Duova Inhaler 200 mdi
Treatment of Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis and Emphysema.
Medicinal Benefits
Duova Inhaler 200 mdi is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Duova Inhaler 200 mdi improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Duova Inhaler 200 mdi contains Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Tiotropium (anticholinergic). Formoterol is a long-acting β₂ agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Tiotropium works by blocking the receptors for acetylcholine which are released in the cholinergic nerve endings in the airways.
Directions for Use
Duova Inhaler SS/Transhaler: Hold the inhaler/transhaler with the mouthpiece facing downwards. Form a tight seal by placing your lips around the mouthpiece. Start breathing slowly with your mouth and push down the inhaler/transhaler once. Remove the inhaler/transhaler and breathe normally.Rotacap/respicaps/rheocaps: The capsule should be placed at the base of the device, and completely twist the mouthpiece until you hear a clicking sound. Then, breathe deeply through the mouthpiece and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Remove the device and breathe out normally.Autohaler: Autohaler is a breath-activated device that releases the medication when you inhale. Shake the autohaler well before using it. Hold it upright and push the lever up. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips around it. Breathe slowly and deeply to release the medication from the device. Hold your breath for 10 seconds and breathe out normally. Push the lever down and replace the cap.Capsule: The capsule should not be taken through the mouth. It contains powdered medication to be inserted into the inhaling device/inhaler. It releases the medicine when you breathe in deeply with your mouth through the inhaler.Rotadisk: Rotadisk is a silver-coloured aluminium foil disk that contains four blisters to place the medication. The medicine is to be inhaled through the mouth from the Rotadisk using a plastic device called Diskhaler.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Duova Inhaler 200 mdi
Nausea
Vomiting
Respiratory tract infection
Headache
Sore throat
Cough
Dry mouth
Constipation.
