Formatide 200 mcg+6 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Budesonide formoterol fumarate
Company	Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Formatide 100 mcg inhalation capsule Formatide 400 mcg inhalation capsule Formatide 80 mcg inhaler Formatide 160 mcg inhaler

Indications

Treatment of Asthma
Maintenance treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Formulation

Dry powder inhaler

Ingredients

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP
Budesonide BP

Age Applicability

Patients 12 years of age and older

Function

Anti-inflammatory action in the airways

Anti-inflammatory Mechanism

Potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity

Bronchodilating Effect

Rapid and long-acting relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle

Dosage Forms

Inhaler (For Asthma)
Inhalation Capsule (For Asthma)
Inhalation Capsule (For COPD)

Administration Method

Oral inhalation

Administration Steps

Shaking the inhaler
Breathing out fully
Pressing down on the canister
Holding breath after inhalation
Rinsing mouth with water after each treatment

Cleaning Instructions

Clean the Inhaler at least once a week

Interaction Warnings

Avoid co-administration with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors
Use with caution when co-administered with beta-blockers or diuretics

Contraindications

Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma/COPD
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

Side Effects

Tremor
Palpitations
Headache
Hoarseness
Candida infection in the oropharynx
Throat irritation

Pregnancy Warnings

No clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available

Breastfeeding Considerations

Consider only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the child

Precautions

Caution in patients with diabetes mellitus
Paradoxical bronchospasm may occur

Pediatric Use Concerns

Monitoring the height of children receiving prolonged treatment
Considering referral to a paediatric respiratory specialist

Overdose Effects

Tremor, headache, and palpitations in case of Formoterol overdose

Storage Conditions

Store at or below 25°C temperature, away from light and moisture, and keep out of reach of children