Formosone 125 Inhaler 120Md
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Fluticasone 125 mcg+Formoterol 6 mcg
Manufacturer
Zydus Healthcare Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT FORMOSONE 125 INHALERFORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, your doctor might ask you to take several blood tests to understand the existing condition. Before using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, 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. FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALERManage: asthma severe chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
How It Works
FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose of FORMOSONE 125 INHALER. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of FORMOSONE 125 INHALER for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALERManage: asthma severe chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) HOW FORMOSONE 125 INHALER WORKSFORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER as advised by your physician. It is for oral inhalational use only. Do not exceed the recommended dose of FORMOSONE 125 INHALER. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of FORMOSONE 125 INHALER for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF FORMOSONE 125 INHALERUNCOMMON 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYFORMOSONE 125 INHALER is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before using it. BREASTFEEDINGFORMOSONE 125 INHALER is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women unless it is considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before using it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESFORMOSONE 125 INHALER is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER as it may cause unwanted side effects. LIVERFORMOSONE 125 INHALER should be used with caution in patients having impaired liver function. Consult your doctor before using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER. ALLERGYDo not use FORMOSONE 125 INHALER if you are allergic to Fluticasone or Formoterol. LUNGSFORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER. HEART DISEASEFORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER. OTHERSBefore using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, 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: FORMOSONE 125 INHALER is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: FORMOSONE 125 INHALER should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the management with FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER out of reach of children Store below at room temperature 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Formosone 125 Inhaler 120Md.
What is FORMOSONE 125 INHALER and why is it prescribed?
FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER be used in diabetic patients?
Before using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER you must tell your doctor if you have diabetes. Your doctor might monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while managing you with FORMOSONE 125 INHALER.
What are the precautions to be taken while using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER if I have to undergo a surgery?
Before using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER inform your doctor if you have to undergo any planned surgery. If you are using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER safe to use in patients having heart diseases?
Since FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER.
Can I stop using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER on my own?
You must keep using FORMOSONE 125 INHALER 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER?
If at all you forget to use a dose of FORMOSONE 125 INHALER, 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 FORMOSONE 125 INHALER to make up for a forgotten dose.
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Last Updated
23 Jan 2023