Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml belongs to the class of medications called bronchodilators used to treat or prevent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a lung disorder that includes emphysema (breathing problems caused by a damaged air sac) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation and narrowing of the lining of airways or bronchial tubes).

Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml contains Ipratropium and Levosalbutamol. Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows to breathe easily and provides relief from the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Your doctor will advise the dosage and duration of Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml based on your medical condition. Headache, sore throat, dry mouth, runny or stuffy nose, cough with mucous, sneezing, chest tightness, dizziness, nervousness, weariness, irregular heartbeats, and vomiting are the possible side effects. Most of the side effects of Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml do not require medical attention and fade away with time. Please visit your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

If you are allergic to Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, or experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor. Do not use Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml in more than the prescribed doses as it may lead to severe heart or lung problems. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml for a prolonged time as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes fits, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml. 

Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml is composed of two bronchodilators: ipratropium and levosalbutamol. Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Thereby, it allows to breathe easily and provides relief from the symptoms of COPD such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

• Headache
• Sore throat
• Dry mouth
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Cough with mucus
• Sneezing
• Chest tightness
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Tiredness
• Irregular heartbeats
• Vomiting

If you are allergic to Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml or any other medicines, pregnant or breastfeeding, experience severe difficulty breathing, please consult a doctor. Do not use Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml in more than the prescribed doses as it may lead to severe heart or lung problems. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. However, if you experience irregular heartbeats, leg cramps, extreme thirst, constipation, increased urination, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of low potassium. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy (fits), enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction or other urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml. Please do not use or store Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml near open flame or heat as it may burst the container.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml may interact with bronchodilators (e.g. salmeterol, albuterol, and formoterol), steroid medicines (e.g. budesonide, prednisone), water pills or diuretic medicines (e.g. furosemide), anti-sickness medicines (e.g. ondansetron), heart-related medicines (e.g. atropine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Caffeine may have an interaction with Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml. As a result, avoid or limit your intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, or dietary supplements along with Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml, as this may increase your risk of adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor before taking Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, fits, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, thyroid or heart problems, bladder obstruction, or other urinary problems.

• SALMETEROL
• ALBUTEROL
• FORMOTEROL
• BUDESONIDE
• PREDNISONE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ONDANSETRON
• ATROPINE

• Consume potassium-rich foods such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroots because potassium is essential for lung function and a potassium deficiency can cause breathing problems.
• Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus and make coughing easier.
• Consume complex carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, barley, oats, quinoa, bran, peas, and potatoes with skin.
• Limit or avoid caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks such as Red Bull.
• Consume protein-rich foods like meat, fish (especially salmon, sardines, and mackerel), eggs, and poultry.
• Exercise on a regular basis to strengthen your breathing muscles and strengthen your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will assist you in moving more air into and out of your lungs.
• Quit smoking because it can reduce the effectiveness of the Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml and irritate the lungs, exacerbating the breathing problem.

• Avoid contact of Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml with eyes, especially if you have glaucoma (damaged eye nerve due to increased eye pressure), as it may worsen the condition and cause eye irritation or blurred vision.
• Fungal infections might occur in your mouth and throat, so it is advisable to gargle with warm water after each inhalation of Duosules-Neo 500/1.25 Respules 5 x 2.5 ml.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath due to damaged air sacs) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco and exposure to air pollutants like asbestos and chemicals/fumes. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).