Formbrez

by Genix

Active ingredients: Beclomethasone dipropionate, Formoterol

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About Formoterol, Oral

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Orals/Parenterals

Uses

Reversible airways obstruction (including nocturnal asthma).

How to take it

Adults: 80 mcg twice daily. Children: 4 mcg/kg daily in 2-3 divided doses, max 160 mcg/day.

Side effects

Headache, palpitations, hypersensitivity reactions, tremor, cardiac arrhythmias, myalgia, arthralgia, muscle cramp, dizziness, nausea, hypokalaemia, hyperglycaemia, oropharyngeal irritation, tachycardia, sleep disturbances, agitation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Pulmonary tuberculosis, severe cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, hypokalaemia, thyrotoxicosis. Paradoxical bronchospasm; discontinue immediately. Prolonged treatment with high doses increases risk of adrenal suppression and systemic effects; monitor adrenal function. Monitor height of children on prolonged therapy. Consider additional steroid therapy during stress or surgery. Withdraw gradually.

Advice

Do not swallow capsules. This medication is used in inhaler. Do not use more than prescribed. Do not take out capsules from blister until ready to use. Contact prescriber if there is dizziness, nervousness, unrelieved abdominal discomfort, chest pain, palpitations, muscle cramps, unusual cough, skin rash or if there is worsening of condition. Empty bladder before taking medication. Take sufficient amount of fluids (2-3 litres per day) to maintain hydration, unless restricted by the prescriber. Carry identification card mentioning your medical condition and names of medicines you take. Never wash the inhaler, keep it dry.

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Interactions with Formoterol, Oral

Beta-blockers, corticosteroids, diuretics, xanthines, sympathomimetics, MAOIs, TCADs, drugs known to prolong QT interval, anaesthetics, anticholinergics, macrolides.

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