Formocort (160 mcg+4.5 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

60 metered doses: ৳ 500.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Budesonide formoterol fumarate
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Formocort 80 mcg inhaler Formocort 400 mcg inhalation capsule Formocort 100 mcg inhalation capsule Formocort 200 mcg inhalation capsule

Title

  • Dry Powder Inhaler
  • Combination Inhaler
  • Asthma Inhalation Capsule

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Respiratory Care

Description

  • Used for the treatment of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Combines Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP and Budesonide BP
  • Has anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator actions in the airways

Dimensions

  • Standard Inhaler Size
  • Standard Capsule Size

Color options

    Functions

    • Relieves Symptoms of Asthma
    • Prevents Asthma Exacerbations
    • Maintains Treatment of COPD
    • Acts as a Bronchodilator
    • Has Anti-inflammatory Action

    Materials

    • Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP
    • Budesonide BP
    • Oral Inhalation Only

    Technical specifications

    • Contains 160/4.5 mcg/inhalation
    • Has rapid and long-acting relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
    • Onset of effect within 1-3 minutes
    • Duration of effect lasts at least 12 hours

    Design elements

    • Inhaler with Capsule
    • Clear Instructions for Use
    • Twist Motion to Replace Canister
    • Diagnostic Technique

    Usability features

    • Recommended Dosage for Different Age Groups
    • Additional Puff as Needed
    • Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions

    Pharmacology

    • Actions of Budesonide
    • Actions of Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate

    Administration

    • Correct Inhaler Usage to Ensure Medicine Reaches Lungs
    • Steps for Effective Inhaler Use
    • Instructions for Cleaning Inhaler

    Interaction

    • Avoid Co-administration with CYP3A4 Inhibitors
    • Caution with MAO Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants
    • Beta-blockers Interaction

    Contraindications

    • Not for Primary Treatment of Acute Episodes of Asthma or COPD
    • Hypersensitivity to Ingredients

    Side effects

    • Adverse Events Associated with Formoterol Fumarate
    • Adverse Events Associated with Budesonide

    Dosage

    • Recommended Maintenance Doses for Asthma and COPD
    • Additional Dosage for Symptoms
    • Alternative Dosage Regimens for Different Age Groups

    Pregnancy lactation

    • No Clinical Data on Exposed Pregnancies
    • Animal Studies on Formoterol and Budesonide
    • Excretion of Budesonide in Breast Milk

    Precautions warnings

    • Caution in Patients with Certain Medical Conditions
    • Possibility of Paradoxical Bronchospasm
    • Monitoring of Children's Growth

    Special populations

    • Regular Monitoring of Children's Height during Treatment
    • Consideration for Referral to Paediatric Specialist

    Overdose effects

    • Likely Effects of Formoterol Overdose
    • Safety and Clinical Implications of Budesonide Overdose

    Storage conditions

    • Inhalation Capsules Not for Swallowing
    • Keep Away from Light and Moisture
    • Store at or Below 25°C

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