DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP and its Constituents
5 Symptoms of Overdosage
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives for DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP is a Schedule H drug.

DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP is composed of: BECLOMETASONE (250.0 MCG), FORMOTEROL (60.0 MCG)

Beclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Beclomethasone inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 5 years old. This medication will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Formoterol inhalation is a long-acting bronchodilator. It relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Formoterol is to prevent bronchospasm in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Usage

BECLOMETASONE is generally used to treat: Asthma

FORMOTEROL is generally used to treat: COPD, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Chronic

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 5yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis (TB), chickenpox, liver, kidney or heart disease, sugar, under active thyroid, high blood pressure, mental illness, muscle pain/weakness, joint inflammation, eye infection, seizures, ulcer, any allergy, who taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid contact with eyes. Since it takes time to get rid off from your health condition, continue to use it as directed by your healthcare provider. Avoid contact with people with chickenpox, measles or shingles.
Do not use a second form of formoterol (Bevespi, Dulera, Symbicort) or other long-acting inhaled bronchodilator unless your doctor tells you to. This includes arformoterol (Brovana), indacaterol (Arcapta), olodaterol (Striverdi, Stiolto Respimat), salmeterol (Advair, Serevent), or vilanterol (Breo Ellipta, Anoro Ellipta). Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BECLOMETASONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
FORMOTEROL over-dosage can result in: Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Nervousness, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Weakness (generalized)

Common Side-Effects

BECLOMETASONE : Body Pain, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Throat Soreness, Fever, Runny Nose, Difficulty Swallowing
FORMOTEROL : Nausea, Head Headache, Dizziness, Nervousness, Dry Mouth, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Sleeping, Hoarse Voice

Serious Side-Effects

FORMOTEROL : Rapid Speech, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

FORMOTEROL : Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

FORMOTEROL can interfere with: Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypokalemia, Seizure

Technical Classification

BECLOMETASONE is categorized as: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
FORMOTEROL is categorized as: ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for DUOMATE 250 MCG/60 MCG TRANSCAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?