Renafor-B (80 mcg+4.5 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

120 metered doses: ৳ 625.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Budesonide formoterol fumarate
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Renafor b 160 mcg inhaler Renafor b 100 mcg inhalation capsule Renafor b 200 mcg inhalation capsule Renafor b 400 mcg inhalation capsule

Indications

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

Description

  • Dry powder inhaler
  • Oral inhalation only
  • Combination of Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP and Budesonide BP
  • Glucocorticosteroid with dose-dependent anti-inflammatory action
  • Selective β2 adrenoceptor agonist for relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle

Pharmacology

  • Budesonide exhibits potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity
  • Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate is a long-acting, selective β2 - adrenergic agonist

Dosage

  • Recommended maintenance dose for adults and adolescents
  • Recommended maintenance dose for children
  • Alternative dosage regimens for the treatment of asthma with Budesonide and Formoterol combination
  • Dosage for COPD in adults

Administration

  • Steps for effective inhaler use
  • Instructions for cleaning the inhaler

Interaction

  • Co-administration with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors should be avoided
  • Co-administration with Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants should be with extreme caution
  • Caution with beta-blockers

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Adverse events associated with Formoterol Fumarate
  • Adverse events associated with Budesonide

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available
  • Formoterol excretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, untreated hypokalaemia, severe hypertension and severe cardiovascular disorders

Use in Special Populations

  • Regular monitoring of children's height during prolonged treatment with inhaled corticosteroids

Overdose Effects

  • Effects of overdose with Formoterol
  • Effects of chronic excessive doses of Budesonide

Storage Conditions

  • Inhalation capsules must not be swallowed
  • Store at or below 25°C temperature

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