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Composition :

FORMOTEROL-6MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

INHALATION

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About Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators', primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. 

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap consists of Formoterol that belongs to the class of bronchodilators. It is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Formoterol makes breathing easier by widening the airways. It is also used to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap include nausea, shakiness (tremor), headache, dizziness, dry mouth, stomach upset, tiredness, trouble sleeping, and hoarseness (abnormal voice changes). Most of these side effects of Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap will not work as a rescue inhaler for sudden severe symptoms of asthma. Brief your medical history to doctor if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), overactive thyroid, seizure (fits), metabolism problems like ketoacidosis, and diabetes before taking Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding before starting Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap. Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap may cause shakiness and dizziness that can affect your driving ability; hence drive only when you are alert. Limit alcohol intake to prevent worsening of side effects. Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Uses of Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma.

Directions for Use

Inhaler: Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece facing downwards. Form a tight seal by placing your lips around the mouthpiece. Start breathing slowly with your mouth and push down the inhaler once. Remove the inhaler and breathe normally.Capsule: The capsule should not be taken through the mouth. The capsule form contains powdered medication, which is to be inserted into the inhaling device/inhaler. It releases the medicine when you breathe in deeply with your mouth through the inhaler.Rotacap/Transcap: Rotacap/Transcap is a capsule with powdered medication which is placed in Rotahaler/Transhaler. Rotahaler/Transhaler is a breath-activated plastic inhalation device that releases the medication when you breathe. Place the rotahaler/transhaler between your teeth and seal it with your lips. Tilt your head slightly and breathe with your mouth deeply while you press the rotahaler/transhaler. Remove the device and breathe out normally.Respule/Transpule: Respule/Transpule is a small plastic container that contains a solution. Twist off the top of the respule/transpule and squeeze the solution into the nebuliser. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebuliser's mouthpiece.

Medicinal Benefits

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap consists of Formoterol. It is a long-acting β₂ agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap improves pulmonary function and effectively treats wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before taking Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap, let your doctor know if you have a history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia, aneurysm, pheochromocytoma, overactive thyroid, seizure (fits), metabolism disorders (ketoacidosis), and diabetes. Bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause hypokalaemia; therefore, they should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects. Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap may cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor if you already have diabetes before using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap. Please let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap may cause shakiness and dizziness that can affect your driving ability; hence drive only when you are alert. Limit alcohol intake to prevent worsening of side effects. Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FormoterolMetipranolol
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FormoterolMetipranolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap together with metipranolol can reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap and metipranolol, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Coadministration of propranolol with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap can reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking propranolol and Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Taking sotalol with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Sotalol and Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
FormoterolPindolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap with pindolol together could decrease the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap and Pindolol, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap and Carvedilol together may reduce the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap and Carvedilol, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FormoterolPenbutolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap together with penbutolol can reduce the effect of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Penbutolol and Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Using epinephrine together with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap and Epinephrine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Co-administration of labetalol and Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap together could decrease the effects of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Labetalol and Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Taking timolol with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap and timolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap:
Taking ribociclib together with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap with Ribociclib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap.
  • Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap consists of Formoterol (bronchodilator) that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs.

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap should be cautiously administered under the doctor's guidance in seizures since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause central nervous system stimulation, leading to other adverse conditions. Please consult your doctor before using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap if you have seizures.

Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap contains bronchodilator (Formoterol), which can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence therapy with Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap is cautiously administered in patients with diabetes. Please monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

Bronchodilator (Formoterol) in Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap may decrease the potassium levels in your body; therefore, it should be used with caution. Please consult your doctor before taking Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap since low potassium levels can lead to other cardiovascular problems in patients with hypokalaemia.

You may experience headaches and shakiness after using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap. Drink plenty of water and take rest to manage your headache. Shakiness goes away gradually. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist longer.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Formoterol in Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

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Special Advise

  • It is advised to undergo a blood examination to keep a check on your potassium levels since Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).
  • Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause low blood glucose levels.
  • Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Fomtide Disk 100 mg Rotacap so that your insulin or other diabetic medication can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. The most common COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. Chronic Bronchitis is a lung disease associated with inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. 

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