Formiget 2006mcg Capsules 30s

What it is used for: Asthma.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is indicated for the treatment of Asthma , Maintenance Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

How it works: Budesonide : Budesonide is a glucocorticosteroid which when inhaled has a dose-dependent antiinflammatory action in the airways, resulting in reduced symptoms and fewer exacerbations. Inhaled Budesonide has less severe adverse effects than systemic corticosteroids. The exact mechanism responsible for the anti-inflammatory effect of glucocorticosteroids is unknown. Formoterol : Formoterol is a selective ß2 adrenoceptor agonist which when inhaled results in rapid and long-acting relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle in patients with reversible airways obstruction. The bronchodilating effect is dose dependent, with an onset of effect within 1-3 minutes. The duration of effect is at least 12 hours after a single dose.

Active ingredient: Formoterol Fumarate, Budesonide.

Reported side effects: Common Candida infections in the oropharynx, headache, tremor, palpitations, mild irritation in the throat, coughing and hoarseness. Uncommon Aggression, psychomotor hyperactivity, anxiety, sleep disorders, dizziness, tachycardia, nausea, bruises and muscle cramps. Rare Immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions, e.g. exanthema, urticaria, pruritus, dermatitis, angioedema and anaphylactic reaction, hypokalemia, cardiac arrhythmias, e.g. atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, extrasystoles and bronchospasm. Very Rare Cushing's syndrome, adrenal suppression, growth retardation, decrease in bone mineral density, hyperglycemia, depression, behavioural changes, taste disturbances, cataract, glaucoma, angina pectoris, prolongation of QTC-interval and variations in blood pressure

Known drug interactions: Potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin, nefazodone and HIV protease inhibitors) , ß blockers (including eye drops) , Concomitant treatment with quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, phenothiazines and tricyclic antidepressants , L-Dopa, L-thyroxine, oxytocin and alcohol , monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants,non-potassium-sparing diuretics (such as loop or thiazide diuretics).

Adult and Adolescent Patients 12 Years of Age and Older: For patients 12 years of age and older, the dosage is 2 inhalations twice daily (morning and evening, approximately 12 hours apart). The recommended starting dosages for Budesonide + Formoterol fumarate dihydrate for patients 12 years of age and older are based upon patients' asthma severity. The maximum recommended dosage is Budesonide + Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 200mcg + 6mcg twice daily.

Active ingredient: Formoterol Fumarate, Budesonide. Labelled strength: 6mcg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Formiget Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Switzerland.