Duolin Rotacaps (Levosalbutamol)

Duolin Rotacaps

Duolin Rotacap, is a short acting adrenergic receptor against used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD and asthma. The medication is also used for constriction of airways, lungs inflammation and other related conditions.

It is helpful in treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airway disease. This works by relaxing smooth muscles in the bronchial tubes and thus helps in shortening or reversing an acute attack of shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing.

Duolin Rotacap, can be used only after informing your doctor about all the medications that you are under currently. Duolin Rotacap, has some commonly reported side effects like hypokalemia, tremors especially of hands, diarrhoea, tiredness and or an urge to vomit.

You should inform regarding any kind of allergies that you may have, pre-existing diseases, pregnancy, any upcoming surgeries, high blood pressure, since health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. This medication has to be taken under the supervision and prescription of a doctor only.

Duolin Rotacap, comes in an inhaler format, to be given only to patients above 4 years of age. The medication can be given orally by nebulization, starting from twice to six times a day depending on the condition.

Symptoms of Duolin Rotacap overdose include tachycardia, tremor, hypertension, angina and seizures. Hypokalemia also may occur. Cardiac arrest and death may be associated with abuse of beta-agonist bronchodilators.

Treatment includes immediate discontinuation and symptomatic and supportive therapies. Cautious use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may be considered in severe cases.

While taking Duolin Rotacap Asthma symptoms, FEV1 and/or peak expiratory flow rate, heart rate, blood pressure, CNS status, arterial blood gases (if condition warrants) should be monitored. In selected patients: Serum, glucose, and potassium levels should also be monitored.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Use

The medicine is useful against the following conditions:

Bronchospasm

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Copd)

Side Effects

Below are some of the common side effects of this medicine:

Rhinitis

Nervousness

Tremor

Anxiety

Dizziness

Migraine

Pain

Tachycardia

Cough

Sinusitis

Dyspepsia

Leg Cramps

Dosage

Are there any overdose instructions?

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Work

This medication can be defined as a bronchodilator that is useful for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works as a β2 adrenergic receptor that results in an increase of cyclic AMP. Increased AMP leads to activation of protein kinase A which again prevents phosphorylation of myosin. Hence, this leads to smooth muscle relaxation.