Pulmicort-F (160 mcg+4.5 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

120 metered doses: ৳ 900.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Budesonide formoterol fumarate
Company Opsonin pharma ltd

Indications

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

Dosage Instructions

  • Adults and adolescents (12 years and older): The recommended maintenance dose is 1 puff twice daily or 2 puffs once daily.

Administration

  • Correct and regular use of the Inhaler will prevent or lessen the severity of asthma attacks.

Mode of Action

  • Budesonide is a glucocorticosteroid with dose-dependent anti-inflammatory action.

Interaction

  • Co-administration with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors should be avoided.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in this preparation.

Side Effects

  • Tremor, palpitations and headache are common adverse events.

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution should be taken in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Use in Special Populations

  • It is recommended that the height of children receiving prolonged treatment with inhaled corticosteroids is regularly monitored.

Overdose Effects

  • An overdose of Formoterol would likely lead to effects that are typical for β2-adrenoceptor agonists.

Storage Conditions

  • Inhalation capsules must not be swallowed.

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