Fluticort F 250mcg Machaler Rotacap 30'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Fluticasone 250 mcg+Formoterol 6 mcg
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAPFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP is a combination of Fluticasone and Formoterol which belongs to the group of medicines called Steroids and Anti-asthmatic agents. It is indicated for regular management of patients with asthma and severe COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It refers to a group of disease that cause blockage of airflow and breathing problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Prior to the management with FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, your doctor might ask you to take several blood tests to understand the existing condition. Before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you have lungs, heart or liver disease, aneurysm (abnormal bulging of a blood vessel), diabetes, overactive thyroid gland, a planned surgery, stress, low levels of potassium, pheochromocytoma (tumour of adrenal gland) or poor adrenal gland function. FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor. It is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.
Uses
OF FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAPManage: Asthma Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
How It Works
FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP helps in managing asthma and COPD, where fluticasone is a corticosteroid which inhibits the agents that cause inflammation and results in reduced swelling and inflammation in the lungs. Formoterol is a beta-2 receptor agonist which acts on certain receptors and stimulates the release of an enzyme called cAMP. The rise in the levels of cAMP cause the muscles of the airways to relax and dilate. It also inhibits the release of chemicals that cause hypersensitivity such as histamine and leukotrienes. Together they help in improving and easy breathing.
Directions for Use
Use FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP are dry mouth, sore or irritated throat, alteration in voice, headache and dizziness. Talk to your doctor if any of these worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAPManage: Asthma Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) HOW FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP WORKSFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP helps in managing asthma and COPD, where fluticasone is a corticosteroid which inhibits the agents that cause inflammation and results in reduced swelling and inflammation in the lungs. Formoterol is a beta-2 receptor agonist which acts on certain receptors and stimulates the release of an enzyme called cAMP. The rise in the levels of cAMP cause the muscles of the airways to relax and dilate. It also inhibits the release of chemicals that cause hypersensitivity such as histamine and leukotrienes. Together they help in improving and easy breathing. DIRECTIONS FOR USEUse FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAPUNCOMMON headache shaking or tremors irregular heartbeat or palpitations (awareness of increased heartbeat) dizziness difficulty in sleeping alteration in voice/hoarse voice dry mouth sore or irritated throat rash RARE oral thrush or other fungal infections in the mouth and throat inflammation of the sinuses (sinusitis) fast heartbeat chest pain which is associated with heart disease muscle spasms coughing or shortness of breath diarrhoea indigestion changes in taste feeling of spinning abnormal dreams agitation itchy skin high blood pressure unusual weakness swelling of hands, ankles or feet Stop using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP and inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: sudden swelling of the eyelids, tongue or lips, face, throat, rash or itching especially those involving your whole body dizziness, light-headedness, fainting sudden changes in breathing pattern such as shortness of breath or increased wheezing blurred vision or other visual problems
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMonitoring requiredFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before using it. BREASTFEEDINGMonitoring requiredFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. ALCOHOLConsult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP as it may cause unwanted side effects. LIVERUse with CautionFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients having impaired liver function. Consult your doctor before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not use FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP if you are allergic to Fluticasone or Formoterol. LUNGSUse with CautionFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, quiescent tuberculosis or patients with fungal, viral or other infections of the airway, unstable asthma. Consult your doctor before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP. HEART DISEASEUse with CautionFLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as problems with the blood flow to the heart, narrowing of one of the heart valves (aortic valve), heart failure, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart muscle), irregular heartbeat or prolongation of the QTc interval (ECG changes). Consult your doctor before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP. OTHERSBefore using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you have: aneurysm (abnormal bulging of a blood vessel) overactive thyroid gland a planned surgery stress, diabetes low levels of potassium (muscle weakness, twitching, abnormal heart rhythm) poor adrenal gland function (weakness, tiredness, headache, abdominal pain, weight loss, loss of appetite, dizziness, very low blood pressure, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, fits) pheochromocytoma (tumour of adrenal gland) Use in Paediatrics: FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the management with FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP for you depending upon your age, health condition and body weight. Consult your doctor before using it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: beta-agonists such as salbutamol (used to manage asthma) beta-antagonists such as atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, timolol (used to manage heart problems), digoxin (used to manage heart failure), quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide (used to manage abnormal heart rhythms) antihistamines such as cetirizine, levocetirizine (used to manage allergic reaction) diuretics such as spironolactone, furosemide (used to get rid of extra fluid in the body) monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid, tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and imipramine, phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, antipsychotics such as risperidone, clozapine (used to manage mental disorders and depression) steroids such as prednisolone (used to manage inflammation) antifungal medicines such as ketaconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infections) ritonavir, atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, cobicistat (used to manage HIV) antibiotics such as clarithromycin, telithromycin, furazolidone (used to manage certain bacterial infections) levodopa (used to manage parkinson’s disease) levothyroxine (used to manage an underactive thyroid gland) procarbazine (used to manage Hodgkin’s disease) oxytocin (used to induce labour) general anaesthesia (used to induce sleep before a surgery or other medical procedure) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally use too much of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP includes angina (specific type of chest pain), high or low blood pressure, palpitations, fast or irregular heartbeat, prolonged QTc interval, headache, tremor, nervousness, muscle cramps, dry mouth, insomnia, fatigue, malaise, seizures, metabolic acidosis, low levels of potassium, high or low blood sugar, nausea and vomiting, loss of consciousness, suppression of hypothalamic pituitary adrenocortical (HPA) axis function (anorexia, poor weight gain, growth suppression). SYNOPSIS Drug : Fluticasone Furoate, Formoterol Fumarate Pharmacological Category : Corticosteroid, Beta-2 Receptor Agonist Therapeutic Indication : Asthma, Severe COPD Dosage Forms : Rotacap, Respicap, Capsule, Inhalation capsule, Inhaler, Nexcap, Nexhaler, Respules MORE INFORMATION Keep FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP out of reach of children Store below at room temperature 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Fluticort F 250mcg Machaler Rotacap 30'S.
What is FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP and why is it prescribed?
FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP is a combination of fluticasone and formoterol which belongs to the group of medicines called steroids and anti-asthmatic agents. It is indicated for regular management of patients with asthma and severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Can FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP be used in diabetic patients?
Before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP you must tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Your doctor might monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while managing you with FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP.
What are the precautions to be taken while using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP if I have to undergo a surgery?
Before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP inform your doctor if you have to undergo any planned surgery. If you are using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP and you have to undergo an operation which requires the use of general anaesthesia, you should inform your doctor that you are using this medicine.
Is FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP safe to use in patients having heart diseases?
Since FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP can cause some side effects such as irregular heartbeat or palpitations, it must be used with caution in patients having heart diseases such as problems with the blood flow to the heart, narrowing of one of the heart valves (aortic valve), heart failure, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart muscle), irregular heartbeat or prolongation of the QTc interval (ECG changes). Consult your doctor before using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP.
Can I stop using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP on my own?
You must keep using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP for as long as your doctor has advised you to. Stopping its use may result in unwanted side effects. If you wish to discontinue using FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, consult with your doctor. Your doctor will tell you how to proceed with this, usually by decreasing the dose slowly so that there is no triggered asthma attack.
How to manage if I forget to use a dose of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP?
If at all you forget to use a dose of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose then skip the missed dose. Do not use a double dose of FLUTICORT F 250MCG MACHALER ROTACAP to make up for a forgotten dose.
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Last Updated
28 Jan 2023