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Side Effects of Dulera-2

Patient was educated on side effects of using Dulera as follows: Secondary bacterial and viral infections Due to the immunosuppression caused by the steroid in Dulera, individuals using Dulera are more prone to secondary bacterial and viral infections of respiratory tract. Patients can present with signs and symptoms of infection, such as, fever, throat irritation, productive cough, and stomach upset. Hypokalemia Chronic use of Dulera can result in hypokalemia giving rise to symptoms such as, [...]

Side Effects of Dulera-1

Patient was educated on side effects of using Dulera as follows: Hypertension Steroid in Dulera can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure. Elevated blood sugars On long-term use, steroid in Dulera can result in increased insulin resistance and contribute towards elevated blood sugars. This particularly can be an issue in diabetics with poor blood sugar control. Opportunistic fungal infection Dulera can result in opportunistic fungal infection in the oral [...]

Counting Puffs for Dulera Aerosol Inhalers with Built-In Counter

Patient was educated on how to count puffs for Dulera aerosol inhalers with built-in counter as follows: Dulera inhalers usually come with a built-in counter to indicate the number of doses left in the canister. The counter automatically adjusts to the number of doses left in the canister, every time the Dulera inhaler is used. Keep a watch on these numbers to order for a timely refill, as the numbers draw closer to zero and [...]

Priming a Dulera Aerosol Inhaler

Patient was educated on how to prime a Dulera aerosol inhaler as follows: When a new canister of Dulera inhaler is being used, the canister may not deliver the correct amount of medication with the initial actuation of the inhaler. So, priming of the canister should be done, to make the Dulera inhaler ready for use. Insert the Dulera canister firmly into the mouthpiece. Take the cap off the mouthpiece and shake the inhaler well [...]

How to Use an Dulera Aerosol Inhaler

Patient was educated on the process to use a Dulera aerosol inhaler follows: Always, check the expiration date on the Dulera aerosol inhaler before using it. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Take the cap off the mouthpiece. Make sure the mouthpiece is clean before having it in the mouth. Hold the Dulera inhaler between the thumb at the base and the index finger at the top, with the canister up [...]