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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Monitor the baby for dry mouth, constipation, and urinary problems. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Diarrhoea, Dryness in mouth, Vomiting, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). |
| How to Use | Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process. |
| Driving | Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Duova 12mcg/18mcg Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and tiotropium. Formoterol is a bronchodilator while tiotropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier. |