Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe Metered Dose Inhaler

• If you are known to be allergic to any components or excipients of Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe inhaler.
• If you are suffering from acute breathlessness, as seen in a severe attack of asthma or COPD or cases of a collapsed airway.

• Headache
• Coughing
• Sore throat
• Hoarseness of voice
• Respiratory tract infections
• Fungal infection in the mouth
• Palpitations

Other General Warnings

• You have severe liver problems.
• You have diabetes or a lung infection.
• You have problems with your heart, like high blood pressure, heart failure, etc.
• Your asthma condition is suddenly worsening.
• You have an overactive thyroid gland.
• You have a low blood potassium level.
• You feel that the treatment is ineffective.
• If you are on any medicines that suppress immunity, there is an increased chance of developing infections. Necessary vaccinations and care should be taken to avoid this.
• Orally inhaled steroidal medicines may cause growth retardation in children. Hence, growth monitoring is recommended.
• Keep taking this medicine as prescribed, even if your symptoms go away. Your doctor will reduce your dose when required.
• Abruptly stopping the medicine can be dangerous and should be strictly avoided.

• Use this medicine as recommended by your doctor. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Read the instructions on the label or leaflet before use.
• Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infection in the mouth and throat.

• Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe is an inhaled corticosteroid medication used for treating asthma and moderate to severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in adults and children over six years. It contains Budesonide and Formoterol, which are long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists.
• Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe is not recommended for use if the user is allergic to its ingredients, is pregnant or breastfeeding, or has heart, blood pressure, or immune system issues.
• Common side effects include muscle pain, sleep difficulties, palpitations, increased heart rate, blood sugar, and potassium levels.
• Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe does not alleviate acute symptoms. To treat unexpected symptoms, always use a rescue inhaler.
• Inform your doctor right away if your breathing problem worsens or if the rescue inhaler does not relieve your symptoms.
• Do not stop unless your doctor tells you to. To prevent infections in the mouth and throat, rinse your mouth with water after each use. Take your rescue inhaler with you wherever you go.

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How Does It Work?

• Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe inhaler works by the combined action of Formoterol and Budesonide.
• Budesonide is a corticosteroid medicine, which on inhalation reduces inflammation in the airways in a dose-dependent manner, thus reduces the chances of worsening asthma.
• Formoterol acts on the muscles in the airway tract. In the presence of inflammation (like in asthma), these muscles lead to constriction of the airway and causing breathlessness.
• Formoterol relaxes these muscles, facilitating the opening of the airway and thus relieving breathlessness.

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Foracort 200 Synchrobreathe inhaler along with medicines such as Ketoconazole (anti-fungal medicine), Ritonavir (used in HIV infection) and Clarithromycin (antibiotic) should be avoided as it may alter the effects of this medicine.
• Effects of this medicine can be weakened by some medicines used to control blood pressure or treat heart-related illnesses like Propranolol, Atenolol and others belonging to the same class.
• Concomitant treatment with Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide, Phenothiazines, Antihistamines (like Terfenadine), medicines used in psychiatric illness like Isocarboxazid, Doxepin can lead to increased chances of developing disorders related to the heart rhythm.
• You may be at an increased risk of experiencing cardiac side effects when taking L-Dopa (used in Parkinson’s diseases), L-thyroxine (thyroid hormone) along with this medicine.
• Medicines like Procarbazine (anti-cancer) can lead to a rise in blood pressure if used simultaneously with this medicine. It is important to inform your anaesthetist about your asthma medications to avoiding interactions of this medicine with some anaesthetic agents (like Diazepam, Amobarbital).
• Low potassium levels caused due to this medicine may lead to increased chances of heart disorders if you are taking Digitalis (used for heart failure). Also, water-pills except the potassium-sparing ones lead to lowering of potassium in body and caution is advised if you are taking these along with this medicine.