Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is a combination of medication primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is a combination of two drugs, namely: Beclometasone (corticosteroid) and Formoterol (bronchodilator). Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside cells of the airways/nasal lining and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose, and sinus discomfort. Formoterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thus, it makes breathing easier.

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is for inhalation only. Take Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI by inhaling the number of puffs as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI based on your medical condition. Some people may experience fungal infection in the mouth, headache, sore throat, runny nose, hoarse voice, irritation in the nose or sinus pain. Most of these side effects of Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised not to take more than 8 puffs in a day. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing or worsening asthma symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Contact your doctor if you have blurred vision or any other vision disturbances while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are about to take any anesthesia, please inform your doctor that you are using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as you may need to stop using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI for a minimum of 12 hours before anesthesia. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular heart rate, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver, kidney or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is a combination of two drugs namely Beclometasone and Formoterol used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids that works by acting inside cells of the nasal lining and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. Formoterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thus, it makes breathing easier.

• Fungal infection in the mouth (oral thrush)
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Runny nose
• Hoarse voice
• Irritation in the nose
• Sinus pain

If you are allergic to Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. You are advised not to take more than 8 puffs in a day. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing or worsening asthma symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Contact your doctor if you have blurred vision or any other vision disturbances while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are about to take any anesthesia, please inform your doctor that you are using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as you may need to stop using Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI for a minimum of 12 hours before anesthesia. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular heart rate, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), eye problems like glaucoma, and cataract, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver, kidney or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may interact with bronchodilators (aminophylline, theophylline), steroids (budesonide, prednisone, mometasone, beclometasone), heart-related medicines (digoxin, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), drugs used to treat Hodgkin’s disease (procarbazine), water pills (furosemide), antibiotics (furazolidone), medicines to induce labour (oxytocin), antithyroid agent (levothyroxine), antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine), HIV medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat), drugs used to lower high blood pressure and treat heart problems (atenolol, sotalol, propranolol), medicines to treat glaucoma (timolol), antipsychotics (phenothiazine) and antiparkinson drug (levodopa).

Drug-Food Interaction: Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI as it may increase dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular heart rate, arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver, kidney or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI.

• AMINOPHYLLINE
• THEOPHYLLINE
• BUDESONIDE
• PREDNISONE
• MOMETASONE
• BECLOMETASONE
• DIGOXIN
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• PROCAINAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• PROCARBAZINE
• OXYTOCIN
• LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
• IMIPRAMINE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• RITONAVIR
• COBICISTAT
• ATENOLOL
• SOTALOL
• PROPRANOLOL
• TIMOLOL
• PHENOTHIAZINE
• LEVODOPA
• FURAZOLIDONE

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Duomate Forte Transhaler 120 MDI and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problems.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

 It is always advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major causes of COPD are smoking tobacco, long-term exposure to fumes, and chemicals that may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).