DUOLIN Rotacap 60's

Asthma/COPD (705)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Ipratropium 40 mcg+Levosalbutamol 100 mcg

Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT DUOLIN ROTACAPDUOLIN ROTACAP is a combination of Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol which belongs to the group of medicines called Bronchodilator agents and Adrenergic beta-agonists, respectively. DUOLIN ROTACAP is used to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (inflammatory lung disease that obstructs airflow from lungs) in patients who are on regular bronchodilator (type of medication that makes breathing easy) or who suffer from an evident bronchospasm and require a second bronchodilator for ease of breathing. DUOLIN ROTACAP is not generally recommended for use in patients allergic to ipratropium, levosalbutamol, and/or atropine. Before using DUOLIN ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, seizures, diabetes, narrow angle glaucoma (increased eye pressure), lung problems (such as asthma), heart problems (such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias), kidney problems (such as renal insufficiency/impairment), and/or liver problems (such as hepatic insufficiency/impairment). DUOLIN ROTACAP is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless it is clearly necessary. The medicine is advised to be used with caution in children & adolescents (aged below 18 years) and in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor. The most common

Uses

OF DUOLIN ROTACAP Manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in affected individuals

How It Works

DUOLIN ROTACAP provides ease in breathing from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in affected individuals.

Directions for Use

Take DUOLIN ROTACAP as advised by your physician. It is for inhalation use only. Hold the revolizer at the base and pull back the mouthpiece of revolizer. Remove rotacap/inhalation capsule from its bottle and insert it in the rotacap chamber. Close the mouthpiece firmly and breath out fully through the mouth. Position the mouthpiece between the teeth and close the lips tightly around it. Sit/stand upright and keep your head straight and breath in through the mouth rapidly and deeply. Remove the revolizer from your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds/as long as its comfortable. After use, open the mouthpiece and discard the empty rotacap. Repeat this step after every use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking DUOLIN ROTACAP are dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, throat irritation, dizziness, headache, nausea, and/or vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens. USES OF DUOLIN ROTACAP Manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in affected individuals HOW DUOLIN ROTACAP WORKSDUOLIN ROTACAP provides ease in breathing from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DUOLIN ROTACAP as advised by your physician. It is for inhalation use only. Hold the revolizer at the base and pull back the mouthpiece of revolizer. Remove rotacap/inhalation capsule from its bottle and insert it in the rotacap chamber. Close the mouthpiece firmly and breath out fully through the mouth. Position the mouthpiece between the teeth and close the lips tightly around it. Sit/stand upright and keep your head straight and breath in through the mouth rapidly and deeply. Remove the revolizer from your mouth and hold your breath for 10 seconds/as long as its comfortable. After use, open the mouthpiece and discard the empty rotacap. Repeat this step after every 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 ROTACAPCOMMON tremor, pain, nervousness dry mouth, sore throat, stuffy nose, throat irritation fast heartrate, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure dizziness, headache, sweating, weakness signs of hypokalaemia (low potassium level in blood) such as muscle twitches, muscle cramps, light-headedness nausea, vomiting, constipation muscle pain/cramps stomach flu, urinary retention conjunctivitis, ear pain, acne dysmenorrhoea (menstrual cramps) UNCOMMON signs of hypersensitivity (immune mediated allergic reaction) such as skin rash, red itchy welts, swelling signs of anaphylactic reaction (life threatening allergic reaction) such as feeling faint, wheezing, rapid heartbeats, breathing difficulties swelling of tongue/lips/face eye disorders such as blurred vision, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, eye pain, dilated pupils, corneal oedema respiratory/thoracic/mediastinal disorders such as pharyngeal oedema, dry throat, bronchospasm, spasm of vocal cord skin rash, itching urinary retention RAREStop taking DUOLIN ROTACAP 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

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDUOLIN ROTACAP is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy unless it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before using DUOLIN ROTACAP. BREASTFEEDINGDUOLIN ROTACAP is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless clearly necessary since it is unknown whether the medicine passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor before using the medicine. KIDNEYDUOLIN ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems such as renal insufficiency/impairment. Consult your doctor before taking DUOLIN ROTACAP. LIVERDUOLIN ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with liver problems such as hepatic insufficiency/impairment. Consult your doctor before taking DUOLIN ROTACAP. ALLERGYDo not take DUOLIN ROTACAP if you are allergic to ipratropium, levosalbutamol, atropine, and/or any other ingredients of the medicine. LUNGSDUOLIN ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as asthma. Consult your doctor before using the medicine. HEART DISEASEDUOLIN ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with heart problems such as coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias. Consult your doctor before taking DUOLIN ROTACAP. OTHERSBefore using DUOLIN ROTACAP inform your doctor if you: have high blood pressure have seizures suffer from hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) have diabetes have narrow angle glaucoma (increased eye pressure) suffer from prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland) suffer from bladder-neck obstruction Use in Paediatrics: DUOLIN ROTACAP should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking DUOLIN ROTACAP. Use in Geriatrics: DUOLIN ROTACAP should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65years of age). Consult your doctor before taking DUOLIN ROTACAP.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking DUOLIN ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage high blood pressure such as beta-adregenic/receptor blocking agents (Ex. propanolol, metoprolol, atenolol) anticholinergic agents (medicines used to block acetylcholine) Ex. atropine, benztropine diuretics (used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone monoamine oxidase inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants (medicines used to manage depression) Ex. selegiline, phenelzine, amitriptyline, imipramine digoxin (medicine used to manage congestive heart failure) B. Drug–food interactions: DUOLIN ROTACAP is not recommended for use in patients allergic to soyabean, and/or other related food products such as peanut. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more of DUOLIN ROTACAP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are seizures, chest pain, high/low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, metabolic acidosis (serious electrolyte disorder), exaggeration of irregular heartbeat, nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, palpitation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, sleeplessness, visual accommodation disorder. hypokalaemia (low potassium level in blood), and/or cardiac arrest. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ipratropium bromide, Levosalbutamol Pharmacological Category : Bronchodilator agents, Adrenergic beta-agonists Therapeutic Indication : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Dosage Forms : Rotacap, Inhalation Capsule, Inhaler, Respules, Smartule, Mistpules, Transpule MORE INFORMATION Keep DUOLIN ROTACAP out of reach of children Do not store DUOLIN ROTACAP above 30°C

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Last Updated

26 Nov 2022

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