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Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate
Information about Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate
Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate Uses
Formoterol+Fluticasone Propionate is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate works
Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate
Headache, Cough, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Sinus inflammation, Stomach discomfort, Fungal infection of oropharynx, Tremors, Palpitations, Voice change
Available Medicine for Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate
FormofloLupin Ltd
₹162 to ₹9047 variant(s)
Combihale FFMankind Pharma Ltd
₹187 to ₹8488 variant(s)
FormosoneZydus Cadila
₹544 to ₹9434 variant(s)
AvessaSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹130 to ₹7787 variant(s)
Fluticort FMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹156 to ₹7864 variant(s)
Digihaler FFGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹477 to ₹8202 variant(s)
Quikhale FFIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹145 to ₹5003 variant(s)
IbifloIndiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
₹243 to ₹4572 variant(s)
CombisureSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹330 to ₹4102 variant(s)
Unipuff FFUniza Healthcare LLP
₹3451 variant(s)
Expert advice for Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate
- Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- 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.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate can lower blood potassium level.
- Only miniscule amounts of Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.