Bufocort 400 mcg+12 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 14.05 (5 x 6: ৳ 421.50)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Budesonide formoterol fumarate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Bufocort 200 mcg inhalation capsule

Title

  • Dry Powder Inhaler for Asthma and COPD

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Respiratory Health
  • Inhaler
  • COPD Treatment
  • Asthma Relief

Description

  • Combination of Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP and Budesonide BP
  • Glucocorticosteroid with anti-inflammatory action
  • Selective β2 adrenoceptor agonist for bronchial smooth muscle relaxation
  • Long-acting bronchodilator with rapid onset of effect
  • Reduces asthma symptoms and exacerbations
  • Oral inhalation only
  • Less severe adverse effects than systemic corticosteroids

Dimensions

  • Standard inhaler size
  • Capsules for oral inhalation

Color Options

  • White

Function

  • Treatment of asthma
  • Maintenance treatment of COPD
  • Bronchodilation
  • Anti-inflammatory action
  • Relief of asthma symptoms
  • Airflow obstruction treatment

Materials

  • Formoterol Fumarate
  • Budesonide
  • Dry powder inhaler components

Technical Specifications

  • Twice-daily maintenance dose
  • Rapid and long-acting bronchodilating effect
  • Selective β2 - adrenergic agonist
  • Inhaled capsule only approved dosage for COPD treatment
  • Twice-daily maintenance and reliever therapy option for asthma
  • Maximum daily maintenance dose for COPD
  • Only for patients 12 years and older

Design Elements

  • Inhalation device
  • Plastic actuator and cap
  • Metal canister

Usability Features

  • Effective for asthma attacks prevention
  • 60 Inhalation Capsule maximum for COPD
  • Simple administration steps for patients
  • Clear usage instructions in National Asthma Guidelines
  • Cleaning instructions for hygiene
  • Regular technique check for proper usage

Interaction

  • Avoid co-administration with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors
  • Extreme caution with Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants
  • Use of beta-blockers with caution
  • Be cautious with concomitant diuretics and beta-agonists

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Tremor, palpitations, and headache
  • Cardiac arrhythmias and muscle cramps
  • Hypersensitivity reactions and rash
  • Hoarseness, candida infection, and throat irritation
  • Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions and respiratory tract infections

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No clinical data on exposed pregnancies
  • No adverse effect on embryo-foetal development in rat studies
  • Potential excretion in breast milk
  • Consideration of expected benefit versus possible risk during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with diabetes, thyrotoxicosis, untreated hypokalaemia
  • Monitoring of children's height during prolonged treatment

Use in Special Populations

  • Regular monitoring of children's height during prolonged treatment with corticosteroids
  • Consider referral to a paediatric respiratory specialist

Overdose Effects

  • Typical effects of β2 adrenoceptor agonists
  • Symptomatic treatment for acute bronchial obstruction
  • Hypercorticism and adrenal suppression with chronic excessive use

Storage Conditions

  • Inhalation capsules not to be swallowed
  • Storage at or below 25°C
  • Keep away from light and wet place
  • Store with inhalation device
  • Keep out of reach of children

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