Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), 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.
Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch is for external use. Your doctor will explain how to use a patch and give you the one most suitable for you. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose may change from time to time to suit your individual needs. You should not wear more than one patch at a time. Normally you will use one new patch each day, changing the place where you apply it to avoid skin irritation.
The most common side effects of this medicine include tremors, headaches, insomnia, palpitations, and muscle cramps. You may have side effects more often when you start your treatment or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go away as your body gets used to the medicine. If they are severe or will not go away, you should remove your patch and contact your doctor.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have a heart problem, high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid disorders. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Tuloplast Transdermal 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 Tuloplast
Tremors
Headache
Restlessness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Palpitations
Muscle cramp
How to use Tuloplast Transdermal 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 Tuloplast Transdermal Patch works
Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tuloplast Transdermal Patch?
If you miss a dose of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch is prescribed for the treatment of asthma and COPD.
Before using Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch, clean and dry the application site.
Apply Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch once daily on chest, back, or upper arm as per the specified dosage regimen.
Do not apply Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch to damaged areas (irritated, injured, cut area of skin). Always use a new site for patch application to avoid skin irritation.
Apply this medicine to a site where children cannot touch, since they might remove the tape.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorder, and heart disease.
Seek medical attention if you experience sudden difficulty in breathing, flushing, swelling of the lips and face, and skin rashes.
Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust, pollens and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong.
What are you using Tuloplast Transdermal Patch for?
Chronic obstr*
42%
Asthma
33%
Others
25%
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
How much was the improvement?
Average
61%
Poor
28%
Excellent
11%
What were the side-effects while using Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch?
Insomnia (dif*
50%
Vomiting
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
*Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), No Side Effect
How do you take Tuloplast Transdermal Patch?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch on price
Average
100%
FAQs
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 Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal 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.
What does Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch do?
Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal 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).
What are the side effects of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch?
The most common side effects of Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal 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.
Is Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal Patch safe?
Tuloplast 0.5 Transdermal 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.
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References
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