Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch
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Introduction To Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch
Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch is used for preventing symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
This medication is for external use. It is available in the form of patch and it applied directly to the skin as per the specified dosage regimen. You should always use new site for patch application to avoid skin irritation. However, before using it, inform doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) or any heart disease.
You should never use this medicine to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Tremor, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) and headache are some side effects of this medicine.
Uses of Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tulomax
- Tremors
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
How to use Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
How Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch works
Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
Quick tips
- Apply tulobuterol transdermal patch once daily on chest, back, or upper arm as per the specified dosage regimen.
- Before using a transdermal skin patch, clean and dry the application site.
- Always use new site for patch application to avoid skin irritation.
- Tell your doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperthyroidism (increased levels of thyroid hormone), atopic dermatitis (skin allergies and inflammation) and heart conditions such as irregular heartbeat and myocardial insufficiency (poor functioning of the heart muscles).
- Seek medical attention if you experience sudden difficulty in breathing (dyspnea), flushing, swelling of the lips and face (angioedema) and skin rashes (urticaria).
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if you are allergic to tulobuterol or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if you are suffering from tumor of the adrenal glands (pheochromocytoma).
- Do not give to infants less than 6 months of age.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch if I’m pregnant?
Information regarding the use of Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do you use a transdermal patch?
A transdermal patch is applied to the skin, either on the chest, back, or upper arm. Do not apply Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch to any damaged area of irritated or injured skin. Always apply the patch on a new site to avoid irritating the skin. If you are not sure or have any doubts, ask your doctor.
Q. What does Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch do?
Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch is applied onto the skin, and helps in gradual absorption of the medicine through the skin, and bloodstream. This way, a small quantity of the medicine is consistently delivered to the bloodstream for a longer duration of time. Slowly but surely it improves the symptoms such as respiratory distress caused by airway obstruction of bronchial asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. What are the side effects of Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch?
The most common side effects of Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch are tremor, headache, restlessness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), palpitations, and muscle cramps. However, these side effects are usually not bothersome and resolve in some time. If they persist for a longer duration or worry you, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch safe?
Tulo-Touch 0.5mg Patch is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Use it exactly as directed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
References
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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