What is Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort)?

Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) is prescribed medication for treating the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma symptom and comes with a combination of drugs like Formoterol and Budesonide.

At Sanford Pharmacy, we take pride in offering a range of medications to address various health concerns, including respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). One such medication that we provide is Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps, commonly known as Foracort.

Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition in which airways swell, narrow, and produce additional mucus, creating difficulty in the breathing.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease with the chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Two combinations of drugs are beneficial to treat the COPD and asthma symptoms.

Budesonide comes under the corticosteroid class that performs by minimizing swelling and irritation. It works within the nasal passages and airways lining cells.

The main aim of this drug is to discontinue the release of some chemicals that cause allergies and inflammatory reactions.

On the other hand, it gives relief from the blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and sinus discomfort.

Formoterol comes under the long-acting beta agonists or bronchodilators. It widens and relaxes the respiratory airway muscle.

Respiratory combination medication is a good choice for the COPD and asthma patients to breathe.

How does Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) work?

Before using a medication, people must have a proper understanding of about it and how does foracort work to treat the condition.

Patients gain huge benefits from the combined action of Formoterol and Budesonide that prevent the airways inflammation and worsening asthma.

COPD and asthma patients use this dry to reduce the constriction of the airway that causes breathlessness.

Formoterol is a long-performing bronchodilator that relaxes the muscle and enlarges the airways.

Budesonide works by ending releasing of chemicals that create inflammation in the airways.

Drugs work together in the body and make the breathing easier and more pleasing.

How to use Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort)?

Before using the medication, people must read the information attached to the medicine leaflet and discuss with the doctor if any doubts regarding the dosage and usage.

The physician will recommend how frequently you use the foracort rotacaps, 200, depending on your medical condition. 

Medication is suitable for the inhalational purpose.

The doctor recommends the ideal dose and duration based on the age, condition and body weight.

Patients keep the capsule at the rotahaler base and never take it directly in the mouthpiece. 

Then, twist the mouthpiece fully, waiting to hear a click and breathe via the mouthpiece deeply.

Patients must hold their breath for up to ten seconds. Whether powder stays in the rotahaler, patients repeat the process.

Rinsing your mouth is a best practice to avoid the infection in the throat and mouth. You can use the drug as directed by a physician.

Do not take less or more medication or stop the drug for a short time unless recommended by a physician.

Availability at Sanford Pharmacy

Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps are available at Sanford Pharmacy for your convenience. Our knowledgeable pharmacists are here to answer any questions you may have about this medication and assist you with your healthcare needs.

Missed dose

If you forget the dose, you can take it as quickly as possible. Moreover, if it is time to take the next dose, you can never take the missed dose.

Overdose

If you take more doses accidentally, you must consult a physician quickly.

You can experience different symptoms due to overdose, like improved heart rate, increased blood sugar, metabolic acidosis, sleep disturbance, reduced potassium levels, cardiac arrest, headache, tremors, blood pressure, chest pain, fits, muscle pain, and a lot more.

Precautions and warnings

Before using the respiratory combination drugs, patients must inform the doctor if they are allergic to the medicine and other concerns.

Medicine cannot work with others and causes problems and reactions in the body.

Patients must inform the physician about the medical concerns like

• Liver
• Kidney
• Allergy
• Heart disease
• Lungs

The doctor never recommends the medicine for use during the pregnancy or plans for pregnancy. Inform the physician if you get pregnant during the treatment.

Medicine is not suitable for breastfeeding women. If needed, proper consultation is vital for using the respiratory drug.

After taking medicine, people feel negligible effects on the body. 

Patients never drive a vehicle or operate any machinery after taking the drug. 

Patients also inform their doctor if they have

• Diabetes
• Thyroid issues
• Fits
• Bone disease
• Immune system disease
• Chicken pox and measles
• Untreated or decreased potassium levels
• Adrenal gland tumour
• Eye issues like cataracts and glaucoma

Side effects of Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort)

Patients must consider the side effects of this medicine before taking it. 

Patients try to consult doctor if side effects persist for the long time and worry about it.

Patients experience some of foracort rotacaps side effects like

• Nausea
• Stomach discomfort
• Inflammation of the throat and nasal passages
• Sinus issue
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Tremors
• Fungal infection of the oropharynx
• Palpitations
• Pharyngolaryngeal pain
• Influenza
• Oral fungal infection
• Change in voice

If you have any of these side effects that persist in the body or become worse, you can contact the physician immediately.

Storage

Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) must store at an ideal room temperature and keep them away from the sunlight and moisture and keep away from childrens and pets.

You can store cipla foracort 100 that is never accessible by the children and pets easily.

Proper discard of medicine is crucial when it expires and is no longer required.

Interactions

Drug interactions can transform how the medicine performs and enhance the risk of suffering from side effects.

Patients never change dose, start or stop the medicine without consulting doctor.

Patients try to share all the list of medicines with the doctor.

Parallel use of Foracort along with the medicines like Ketoconazole, Ritonavir and Clarithromycin must avoid and these may change the effects of this medicine.

Effects of foracort 200 dosage become weakened by medicines that manage the blood pressure or treat the heart relevant illnesses, such as atenolol and propranolol.

Treatment with quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, Phenothiazines, antihistamines must avoid.

When taking L-dopa for Parkinson's disease and L-thyroxine for the thyroid hormone along with this drug, you may experience an enhanced risk of the cardiac side effects. 

Medicines include procarbazine for anti-cancer can lead to the increased blood pressure if take it simultaneously with Foracort. 

Low potassium levels can happen because of Foracort may lead to the enhanced chance of heart disorders when you take Digitalis for heart failure. 

Apart from that, water pills, except potassium-sparing ones, can cause a lowering of potassium in the body.

Proper caution is essential whether you take these medicines with the respiratory combinational medicine.

Frequently asked questions about Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) (FAQs)

Is it to use Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) for asthma treatment in children?

Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) are never suitable for use in children below six years. Proper consultation with a doctor is essential before using Foracort. Drug can use with children about six years with the proper caution. Physician pays attention to the growth and height of children when utilizing the drug.

How to overcome fungal infection in throat and mouth with Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort)?

Using Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) as per the doctor's advice is essential. Users must rinse their mouth with water and discharge water out after every dose of the drug. Users must follow the oral hygiene and never swallow water.

Does prolonged intake of drug cause any problem?

In particular cases, Formoterol & Budesonide Rotacaps (Foracort) cause low potassium levels. If you feel muscle cramps, weakness, abnormal heart rhythms, tiredness and others, you can contact a physician for further advice. 

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