Formocort 200 mcg+6 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

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

Title and Description

  • Dry Powder Inhaler
  • Combination of Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP and Budesonide BP
  • Oral Inhalation Only
  • Glucocorticosteroid with Anti-inflammatory Action
  • Selective β2 Adrenoceptor Agonist for Bronchial Smooth Muscle Relaxation
  • Dose-dependent Bronchodilating Effect
  • Long-acting Relaxation of Bronchial Smooth Muscle
  • 12 Hours Duration of Effect per Dose
  • Potent Glucocorticoid Activity with Weak Mineralocorticoid Activity
  • Anti-inflammatory Action on Airways

Indications

  • Treatment of Asthma in Patients 12 Years and Older
  • Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Twice-daily Maintenance Treatment for Airflow Obstruction in COPD
  • Approved Dosage for Airflow Obstruction in COPD

Pharmacology

  • Inhibition of Multiple Cell Types and Mediators in Allergic and Non-allergic Inflammation
  • Bronchodilator with Rapid Onset of Action
  • Stimulation of Intracellular Adenyl Cyclase for Relaxation of Bronchial Smooth Muscle

Dosage

  • Adult and Adolescent Dosage
  • Children Dosage for Maintenance and Relief
  • Alternative Dosage Regimens for Budesonide and Formoterol Combination

Administration

  • Proper Inhaler Usage Steps for Effective Medication Delivery
  • Technique Verification Using Mirror
  • Cleaning Instructions for Proper Hygiene and Functionality

Interaction

  • Avoid Co-administration with Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors
  • Use Beta-blockers with Caution
  • Potential Interaction with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors and Tricyclic Antidepressants

Contraindications

  • Avoid Primary Treatment of Acute Asthma or COPD Episodes
  • Contraindicated in Hypersensitivity to Any Ingredients

Side Effects

  • Common and Uncommon Adverse Events of Formoterol Fumarate
  • Potential Side Effects of Budesonide
  • No Additional Adverse Events Reported with Concurrent Administration of Both Compounds

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No Clinical Data Available for Pregnancies
  • Animal Studies on Formoterol and Budesonide
  • Consideration Required for Breastfeeding Women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in Patients with Various Conditions
  • Potential for Paradoxical Bronchospasm
  • Immediate Discontinuation in Case of Bronchospasm

Use in Special Populations

  • Regular Height Monitoring in Children
  • Considerations for Growth Suppression and Specialist Referral

Overdose Effects

  • Possible Overdose Symptoms for Formoterol
  • Supportive and Symptomatic Treatment for Overdose
  • Systemic Effects from Chronic Excessive Budesonide Use

Storage Conditions

  • Must Not Be Swallowed
  • Store at or Below 25°C
  • Keep Away from Light and Moisture
  • Use Immediately After Removing from Blister Pack

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