Divitrop F 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler

Quick info

Divitrop F 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) to relax airway muscles and make breathing easier. Divitrop F 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler is a combination of Formoterol and Tiotropium, which work together to relax airway muscles and widen airways, making breathing easier. Your doctor will tell you how often to use the inhaler, and it's essential to use it regularly to be effective. If you stop taking it, your COPD may worsen.

How it works

Divitrop F 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler 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.

Direction of use

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor. Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Divitrop F 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
• Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
• If you have diabetes, you may need to check your blood glucose more frequently as Divitrop F 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler can affect the levels of sugar in your blood.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
• If you are overweight, it is advisable to lose weight. This is because being overweight means that you have to work much harder to breathe in to inflate your lungs.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Insomnia