Studies have compared DuoNeb to each of its two components in people with
COPD. These studies showed that DuoNeb improved lung function more than when either
ipratropium or
albuterol was used alone.
When and How to Take DuoNeb
General considerations for when and how to take DuoNeb include the following:
- The medication is a liquid form of Atrovent that is used in a nebulizer. You will need to purchase or rent a nebulizer in order to use DuoNeb.
- DuoNeb is usually taken four times daily, although your healthcare provider may recommend more frequent dosing if necessary.
- Make sure you know exactly how to use and clean the nebulizer.
- You do not need to dilute or mix DuoNeb; it comes in ready-to-use, single-dose vials.
- For DuoNeb to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medication will not work if you stop taking it.
Dosing Information for DuoNeb
There is only one recommended dose of DuoNeb, regardless of your age, weight, or other medical problems. As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with DuoNeb. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of DuoNeb include but are not limited to:
- A sore throat
- Chest pain
- Diarrhea
- Bronchitis.
(Click DuoNeb Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
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