What is Foracort 400mcg+12mcg Rotacap 30’s

• Foracort 400mcg+12mcg Rotacap is an inhalation device with budesonide and formoterol.
• It’s used for asthma and COPD treatment. Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory targeting asthma and COPD symptoms.
• Formoterol is a bronchodilator to ease breathing. Foracort 400mcg+12mcg Rotacap provides bimodal respiratory treatment.
• The Rotacap system offers precise and easy dry powder inhalation. Adhering to the prescription is crucial for effective treatment.
• Users need to be aware of potential side effects and drug interactions. Regular consultations with a health provider are essential for treatment observation.

 

How to use  :

• Put the Rotacap on the bottom of your Rotahaler
• Twist the mouthpiece until it makes a “click” sound as confirmation that it is fully closed.
• Keep the mouthpiece down and keep it between your teeth while closing lips on it, to take a deep breath.
• Hold your breath for a few seconds and then if any medicine powder is remaining in the rotahaler breathe it again
• After using the rotahaler, make sure that you wash your mouth thoroughly to prevent any type of infections.

 

Side Effects:

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before using Foracort 400mcg Rotacap, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Ketoconazole, Itraconazole; Voriconazol (drugs for treating fungus infection)
• Clarithromycin, telithromycin – antibiotic drugs.
• Nefazodone (an anti-depressant drug)
• HIV protease inhibitors for example indinavir, ritonavir.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), like isocarboxazid, phenelzine and tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, desipramine.
• Beta blockers (Ex. Diuretics (loop diuretic: Ex.at . bumetanide, furosemide) thiazide diuretics (Ex. Chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazine (drugs to control high blood pressure)
• Terfenadine, a medicine used in the treatment of allergy
• Quinidine, disopyramide and procainamide (heart disease drugs).
• Phenothiazines (EX. (Chlorpromazine) [a drug used in the treatment of mental disorders]
• Salmeterol, formoterol fumarate and arformoterol tartrate (medicinal products to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Other vitamin supplements, herbal medications or over the counter medicines

Overdosage:

Call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital if you, as well as anyone else unintentionally use a greater dose than Foracort 400mcg Rotacap Symptoms of overdosage are convulsions, chest pain hypotension or hypertension tachycardia nerves tension headache tremor palpitations muscular pains nausea dizziness insomnia metabolic acidosis hyperglycaemia decreased potassium and rarely cardiac arrest even death.

 

FAQs About Foracort 400mcg Rotacap

 

How is Foracort 400mcg Rotacap administered?

Foracort 400mcg Rotacap is used in adults and children above the age of six for chronic treatment related to asthma (narrowing of airways, coughing wheezes all other symptoms) moderate-severe COPD with recurring attack. Consult a physician before taking Foracort 400mcg Rotacap.

 

What is the mechanism of action for Foracort 400mcg Rotacap?

Budesonide and Formoterol are compositions of Foracort 400mcg Rotacap. Budesonide has anti-inflammatory effects on the lungs and formoterol acts as a bronchodilator resulting in an alleviation of muscular contractions around airways in the lung. In conjunction they facilitate easier breathing while simultaneously preventing asthmatic as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases symptoms including wheezing, cough or tightness in the chest and short of breath.

 

How often do Foracort 400mcg Rotacap side effects occur?

The types of side effects that are most commonly reported with the use of Foracort 400mcg Rotacap in adults include muscle aches, insomnia and palpitations; tachycardia higher-than normal blood sugar levels, lower than normal potassium level etc. Seek medical attention if any such symptoms worsen or persist.

 

Can Foracort 400mcg Rotacap be used for the treatment of asthma in children?

Do not give Foracort 400mcg Rotacap to children under six. Before using, seek medical advice. Use caution with older children. Your doctor will monitor growth. Consult your doctor for guidance.

 

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