Foratec Respules

Foratec Respules is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lung is blocked. It provides relief from COPD symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness.

This medicine is for inhalation purposes only. Thus, it should not be taken by mouth. It is important to follow all the guidelines of the doctor before using it. Before using the medicine, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart disease.

Common side effects of this medicine include pain, chest pain, back pain, diarrhea, sinus infection, leg cramps, breathlessness, rash, flu-like symptoms, peripheral edema, and lung disorder.  If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.

You should never use this medicine to relieve symptoms of asthma as it can be life-threatening. It may cause side effects like tremors, headaches, and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping).

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
• It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. 
• Do not stop taking Foratec Respules suddenly even if you do not currently have any symptoms as that may cause your breathing problems to come back.