Foracort Respules 1 mg (Formoterol 20mcg / Budesonide 1mg)

Foracort Respules 1 mg

Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules is a combination of two medicines – Formoterol and Budesonide. This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and COPD like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, etc. It should be used as prescribed and not discontinued unless advised by your doctor, as a sudden stoppage can cause the disease to worsen. Headache, nausea, vomiting, cough, irritation in the throat and palpitations are a few side effects that you may experience after taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you observe any white patches in your mouth or experience any discomfort or new symptoms on the consumption of the medicine.

Uses of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules is used in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to relieve symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulty, chest tightness.

contraindications
Contraindications of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules
If you are known to be allergic to any components or excipients of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules.
If you are suffering from acute breathlessness as seen in a severe attack of asthma or COPD or cases of a collapsed airway.

Side effects of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

Headache, dizziness
Nausea, vomiting
Stomach discomfort
Body pain
Coughing, sore throat
Hoarseness of voice
Respiratory tract infections
Fungal infection in the mouth
Palpitations

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have severe liver problems.
You have diabetes or a lung infection.
You have problems with your heart like high blood pressure, heart failure, etc.
Your asthma condition is suddenly worsening.
You have an overactive thyroid gland.
You have a low blood potassium level.
You feel that the treatment is ineffective.
You are on any medicines that suppress immunity; there is an increased chance of developing infections. Necessary vaccinations and care should be taken to avoid this.
Orally inhaled steroidal medicines may cause growth retardation in children. Hence, growth monitoring is recommended.
Keep taking this medicine as prescribed, even if your symptoms go away. Your doctor will reduce your dose when required.
Abruptly stopping the medicine can be dangerous and should be strictly avoided.

Mode of Action of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

How Does It Work?
Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules works by the combined action of Formoterol and Budesonide.
Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine, which on inhalation reduces inflammation in the airways in a dose-dependent manner, thus reduces the chances of worsening asthma.
Formoterol acts on the muscles in the airway tract. In the presence of inflammation (like in asthma), these muscles lead to constriction of the airway and causing breathlessness.
Formoterol relaxes these muscles, facilitating the opening of the airway and thus relieving breathlessness.

Directions for Use of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

Use this medicine as recommended by your doctor. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use.
Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infection in the mouth and throat.

Interactions of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

Interactions with other medicines
Concomitant use of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules along with medicines such as Ketoconazole (anti-fungal medicine), Ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and Clarithromycin (antibiotic) should be avoided as it may alter the effects of this medicine.
Effects of this medicine can be weakened by some medicines used to control blood pressure or treat heart-related illnesses like Propranolol, Atenolol and others belonging to the same class.
Concomitant treatment with Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide, Phenothiazines, Antihistamines (like Terfenadine), medicines used in psychiatric illness like Isocarboxazid, Doxepin can lead to increased chances of developing disorders related to the heart rhythm.
You may be at an increased risk of experiencing cardiac side effects when taking L-Dopa (used in Parkinson’s diseases), L-thyroxine (thyroid hormone) along with this medicine.
Medicines like Procarbazine (anti-cancer) can lead to a rise in blood pressure if used simultaneously with this medicine. It is important to inform your anaesthetist about your asthma medications to avoiding interactions of this medicine with some anaesthetic agents (like Diazepam, Amobarbital).
Low potassium levels caused due to this medicine may lead to increased chances of heart disorders if you are taking Digitalis (used for heart failure). Also, water-pills except the potassium-sparing ones lead to lowering of potassium in body and caution is advised if you are taking these along with this medicine.

Storage and disposal of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

Store below 30°C in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. Keep it away from children and pets. Do not use expired or damaged medicines. Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Dosage of Foracort 1mg Packet Of 5*2ml Respules

Overdose
The symptoms of overdose are headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, increased heartbeats, increased blood glucose, low potassium levels, and change in the heart’s rhythm. Consult your doctor if you experience any symptoms or think may have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
If you miss any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.