Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide

Uses	Asthma and COPD
Therapy	Drugs For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Anti-Asthmatic
Side Effects	Chest pain, nervousness, high blood pressure, headache

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Molecule Description

Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide is a solution for inhalation. It is used to relieve symptoms of lung and airway diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide contains formoterol and budesonide as active ingredients. You should use this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not change your dose or use Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide without talking to your doctor. Inform your doctor about your medical history and if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before starting this medicine.

Uses

Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps in relieving the symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing.

Contraindications

When should one not use Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide

If you are allergic to formoterol, budesonide, or any component of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Tremor
Nervousness
Chest pain
High blood pressure
Fungal infection of the mouth or throat

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information available on the effect of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide during pregnancy. Use this medicine in pregnant women only if prescribed by a doctor.

Breast Feeding

Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide may pass into human breast milk. Use this medicine during breastfeeding only if prescribed by your doctor.

Driving

Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide has almost no effect on the ability to drive. However, if you experience any side effects that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

No information is available on the interaction of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide with alcohol. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any heart-related disease like high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats.
You have a history of thyroid problems, fits/seizures, diabetes, liver problems or weak bones.
You have eye disorders like increased eye pressure or cataract.
You have tuberculosis, fungal, or viral infections.
You experience a fungal infection of the mouth (oral candidiasis) after using this medicine. To avoid it, you should rinse your mouth and gargle after inhalation of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide.
You experience facial skin irritation upon using a nebulizer with a face mask. To prevent such irritation, the face should be washed after using the face mask.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide contains two active ingredients: formoterol and budesonide.
Formoterol acts by opening and relaxing the air passage in the lungs and making breathing easier.
Budesonide is a steroid that produces anti-inflammatory action within the lungs. It reduces swelling and irritation and hence relieves breathing difficulty.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide works, or Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for treating fungal infections, mood disorders, and fluid accumulation.
Medicines such as cardiac glycosides used for treating heart failure and irregular/abnormal heartbeats should be used with caution with this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you are on beta-adrenergic blockers used to lower blood pressure and for certain eye conditions. If you are not sure which are these medicines, ask your doctor.

Interactions with food items

Taking Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide with food does not cause any problems. You can use it without worrying about food interactions.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide include tremor, headache, muscle cramps, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, and vomiting. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide contains two active ingredients Formoterol and Budesonide of which Budesonide is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing the inflammation in the lungs.

For the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps in relieving the symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing etc.

Use Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change your dose or how often you use Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide without talking to your doctor. Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide should only be used with a standard jet nebulizer connected to an air compressor with proper airflow and provided with a face mask or mouthpiece. The doctor will tell you all the details and instruct you on the correct use.

Chest pain, headache, fungal infection in the mouth or throat etc. are a few common side effects of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide. These can sometimes be serious. Seek medical help if you have chest pain or if any symptom is severe or does not go away.

Yes, Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide can be used in children. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine for your child. Do not give this medicine to your child without talking to your doctor.

There is limited information available on the effect of Formoterol Fumarate+Budesonide during pregnancy. This medicine should only be used in pregnant women if prescribed by a doctor.