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Formosone 250 Inhaler 1's, Pack of 1 Inhaler
Formosone 250 Inhaler 1's, Pack of 1 Inhaler
Formosone 250 Inhaler 1's, Pack of 1 Inhaler
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Composition :

FLUTICASONE-250MCG + FORMOTEROL-6MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

INHALATION

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About Formosone 250 Inhaler

Formosone 250 Inhaler is a respiratory medication, 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.

Formosone 250 Inhaler is a combination of two medicines, namely: Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone (corticosteroids). Formoterol 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. Fluticasone acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Thereby, it provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. It helps to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Formosone 250 Inhaler based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Formosone 250 Inhaler include nausea, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, headache, sore throat, cough, bone, muscle or joint pain, increased heart rate, chills, tiredness and noisy breathing. Most of these side effects of Formosone 250 Inhaler do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not use Formosone 250 Inhaler to treat sudden severe symptoms of asthma or as a rescue inhaler. Brief your medical history if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), hyperadrenocorticism (high levels of cortisol), cataract and glaucoma, chickenpox or measles, immune system problem, seizure (fits), osteoporosis, and diabetes before taking Formosone 250 Inhaler. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Formosone 250 Inhaler is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Uses of Formosone 250 Inhaler

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis and Emphysema.

Directions for Use

Please read the instruction leaflet provided with the pack before using Formosone 250 Inhaler.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.Rotacap: Rotacap is a capsule with powdered medication which is placed in Rotahaler. Rotahaler is a breath-activated plastic inhalation device which releases the medication when you breathe. Place the rotahaler between your teeth and seal it with your lips. Tilt your head slightly and breathe with your mouth deeply while you press the rotahaler. Remove the device and breathe out normally.Autohaler: Autohaler is a breath-activated device that releases the medication when you inhale. Shake the autohaler well before using. Hold it upright and push the lever up. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth and seal your lips around it. Breathe in slowly and deeply to release the medication from the device. Hold your breath for 10 seconds and breathe out normally. Push the lever down and replace the cap.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.Rotadisk: Rotadisk is a silver-coloured aluminium foil disk that contains four blisters to place the medication. The medicine is to be inhaled through the mouth from the Rotadisk using a plastic device called Diskhaler.

Medicinal Benefits

Formosone 250 Inhaler is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Formosone 250 Inhaler improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Formosone 250 Inhaler is a combination of Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone (corticosteroid). Formoterol relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Fluticasone acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Fluticasone has potent vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) and anti-inflammatory activity.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking this medicine of your own unless advised by your doctor. Please do not use Formosone 250 Inhaler to treat sudden severe symptoms of asthma or as a rescue inhaler. Before taking Formosone 250 Inhaler, let your doctor know if have a history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other medical conditions. Special precautions should be taken in patients with a fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral infection and tuberculosis since nasal or inhaled corticosteroids like Fluticasone can cause secondary infections. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Formosone 250 Inhaler as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. Please let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. Formosone 250 Inhaler is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FluticasoneMifepristone
Critical
FluticasoneClarithromycin
Severe

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FluticasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Formosone 250 Inhaler with Mifepristone may make Formosone 250 Inhaler less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Formosone 250 Inhaler with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
FluticasoneClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Formosone 250 Inhaler with Clarithromycin may significantly increase the absorption of Formosone 250 Inhaler into the blood stream.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clarithromycin and Formosone 250 Inhaler can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneSaquinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Saquinavir may increase the absorption of Formosone 250 Inhaler into the bloodstream and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Formosone 250 Inhaler and Saquinavir together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Ketoconazole and Formosone 250 Inhaler may significantly increase the absorption of Formosone 250 Inhaler into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Formosone 250 Inhaler and Ketoconazole together, doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as weight gain, high blood pressure, swelling, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasonePosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Formosone 250 Inhaler with posaconazole may increase the level of Formosone 250 Inhaler in the blood and increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Formosone 250 Inhaler and posaconazole, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience muscle weakness, acne, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Taking Ceritinib together with Formosone 250 Inhaler may increase the blood levels of Formosone 250 Inhaler.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Formosone 250 Inhaler and Ceritinib together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as high blood pressure, swelling, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Formosone 250 Inhaler and Ritonavir may increase the blood levels of Formosone 250 Inhaler.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Formosone 250 Inhaler and Ritonavir together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to use both medications safely. However, if you experience side effects such as palpitations, swelling, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, acne, depression, thinning skin, easy bruising, stretch marks, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
FluticasoneDinutuximab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Dinutuximab and Formosone 250 Inhaler may increase the risk of serious and potentially infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dinutuximab and Formosone 250 Inhaler can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneConivaptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
When Conivaptan is taken with Formosone 250 Inhaler, it can make Conivaptan break down faster in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Conivaptan and Formosone 250 Inhaler can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FluticasoneAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Formosone 250 Inhaler:
Co-administration of Atazanavir and Formosone 250 Inhaler may significantly increase the absorption of Formosone 250 Inhaler into the bloodstream.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Atazanavir and Formosone 250 Inhaler can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
  • 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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FAQs

Formosone 250 Inhaler is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Formosone 250 Inhaler consists of Formoterol (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone (Fluticasone). Formoterol relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Fluticasone acts by blocking prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways.

Formosone 250 Inhaler should be cautiously administered under doctor's guidance in seizures since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause central nervous system stimulation that can lead to other adverse conditions. Please consult your doctor before using Formosone 250 Inhaler if you have seizures.

Formosone 250 Inhaler contains bronchodilator (Fluticasone), which can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence therapy with Formosone 250 Inhaler 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 Formosone 250 Inhaler may decrease the potassium levels in your body, therefore should be used with caution. Please consult your doctor before taking Formosone 250 Inhaler since low potassium levels can lead to other cardiovascular problems in patients with hypokalaemia.

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 Formosone 250 Inhaler may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Formosone 250 Inhaler 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 a sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.

Formosone 250 Inhaler is not recommended for use when you are taking Sotalol or vice versa. Sotalol and Formosone 250 Inhaler have opposing effects in the body. Sotalol may also trigger asthma attacks or worsen your breathing problems by narrowing the airways. Please consult your doctor before using other medicines with Formosone 250 Inhaler.

Formosone 250 Inhaler is not used for sudden breathing problems; your doctor may suggest a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems.

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Special Advise

  • It is advised to undergo blood examination to keep a check on your potassium levels since Formosone 250 Inhaler can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).
  • Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Formosone 250 Inhaler since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause low blood glucose levels.
  • Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Formosone 250 Inhaler 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 chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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