Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
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Glycohale FB Rotacap

Prescription Required

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Glycopyrrolate (25mcg) + Formoterol (12mcg) + Budesonide (400mcg)

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Glycohale FB Rotacap is a combination of three medicines. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works in various ways and reduces the symptoms of the disease such as coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Glycohale FB Rotacap should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Use it regularly and as long as your doctor has prescribed it to get maximum benefits from the medicine. Don’t stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless your doctor tells you to. If you stop, your breathing problems could get worse.

Glycohale FB Rotacap is generally safe and effective but some common side effects include dizziness, headache, vomiting, and stuffy nose (nasal congestion). These side effects are usually mild and should gradually improve as your body gets used to this medicine. Let your doctor know if you are bothered by any of this, or if you experience any other side effects which you think are caused by the medicine.

Before using Glycohale FB Rotacap, let your doctor know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking. Additionally, to make sure it is safe for you, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. You shouldn’t smoke while on treatment with this medicine. Smoking causes damage to your lungs and will make your condition worse.

Uses of Glycohale FB Rotacap

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benefits of Glycohale FB Rotacap

In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Glycohale FB Rotacap helps to treat COPD and breathe easier by opening airways, reducing lung inflammation, and preventing flare-ups. It relieves symptoms like breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing, improves lung function, and supports a more active lifestyle.

Side effects of Glycohale FB Rotacap

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glycohale FB

Dizziness
Vomiting
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

How to use Glycohale FB Rotacap

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How Glycohale FB Rotacap works

Glycohale FB Rotacap is a combination of three medicines : Glycopyrrolate, Formoterol, and Budesonide. Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain. Formoterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier. Budesonide is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glycohale FB Rotacap. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Glycohale FB Rotacap during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Glycohale FB Rotacap during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Glycohale FB Rotacap?

If you miss a dose of Glycohale FB Rotacap, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Glycohale FB Rotacap for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
If you have diabetes you may need to check your blood glucose more frequently, as Glycohale FB Rotacap can affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Your doctor will advise you about this.
If you are overweight, it is advisable to lose weight. This is because being overweight means that you have to work much harder to breathe in to inflate your lungs.

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