Duova Inhaler (Tiotropium Bromide/Formoterol)

About Duova Inhaler

Duova Inhaler can be used to treat chronic obstructive lung disease (a lung disease in which the lung’s airflow is impeded). Duova Inhaler assists in slackingthe muscles of the airways which makes breathing more leisurely. It helps when coughing, wheezing or feeling tired.

Your doctor will inform you of the frequency at which you have to take your inhaler. The effects of this medication can be felt within a couple of days, but it will reach its peak within a couple of weeks.

Duova Inhaler should be taken frequently to ensure its effectiveness and so continue to take it even if you do not notice any signs. It’s performing its job. If you stop taking it your COPD may get worse. To reap the benefits of this medication, you must be sure to get your inhaler setup right. If you don’t it will not function as well.

The most commonly reported adverse effects include diarrhea, nausea dryness of the mouth nausea, vomiting, dizziness nasal nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasal passages and throat), and insomnia. If you do experience these don’t stop taking it, however, do consult your physician.

You can reduce some of these signs by washing your throat and mouth using water or brushing your mouth following the use of the inhaler. There are also other, less common negative side effects that could be more serious. Speak to your physician If you’re worried about them.

Benefits of Duova Inhaler:

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a category of lung disorders that create breathing problems. COPD can be caused due to the swelling of the airways that transport air into as well as out of the lungs. Duova inhalers the muscle tension of the airways and makes them wider.

Duova Inhaler allows you to breathe more easily and relieves symptoms like chest tightness and breath shortness, coughing and wheezing. Be sure to avoid smoking and limit exposure to pollutants dust and fumes. In addition, exercising a few minutes each day will help you remain healthy. Consult your physician about the amount of exercise that is suitable for you.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Vomiting
• Dizziness

How to use:

Make sure to read the label for instructions before using. Inhalers should be shaken. As you breathe through your mouth then press down on the inhaler once to let it release the medication. Then breathe for a period of 10 seconds. Repeat until you’ve inhaled the number of puffs advised by your doctor. Afterwards clean your mouth with plenty of water and then flush the medication out.

Works:

Duova Inhaler is the result of combining two medications formoterol and Tiotropium. Formoterol can be described as a bronchodilator, while Tiotropium acts as an anticholinergic. They act by relaxing muscles of the airways and enlarging the airways. Together they ease breathing.