Rotahaler Inhalation Device
Generic Brands | Device |
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Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
Strength | N/A |
PharmaceuticalForm | Device |
Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
Generic Brands | Device |
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Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
Strength | N/A |
PharmaceuticalForm | Device |
Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
Drug delivery mechanisms using aerosols are an integral part of the treatment of respiratory disorders (eg, asthma, obstructive lung disorders, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, [1] infectious pulmonary disease). With the advent of novel macromolecular medications, the horizon of aerosol drug delivery is expanding to include nonrespiratory conditions (eg, diabetes, analgesia, thyroid disorders, genetic disease).
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator used as a long-term (maintenance) nursing to prevent or decrease wheezing and trouble inspiration caused by asthma or ongoing lung illness(e.g., COPD). It should only be used long-term if your asthma symptoms are not restricted by your other asthma medicine (such as inhaled corticosteroids).
:Learn the proper use of formoterol, and carefully read the medicine Guide that comes with the reproducible. Consult your pharmacist for more details.Formoterol comes in a pills. Do not swallow these capsules by mouth. Inhale the contents of the medicine by mouth using the inhaler device, normally one pills twice daily (morning and evening) or as directed by your doctor
OVERDOSE: This medicinewill not work and may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room instantly.US native can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a rural poison control center
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Rarely, in patients treated for asthma, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related inspiration problems have happen with the use of long-acting sniff in beta agonists (such as salmeterol). Because formoterol is similar to salmeterol, it may also reason these problems. Therefore, in patients with asthma, this medicine should only be prescribed when one long-term medicine (such as inhaled corticosteroids) does not control inspiration problems or when more than one long-term medicine is clearly needed to control breathing problems.
Store at space temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from heat and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets