Foracort Rotacaps

Foracort Rotacaps (Budesonide And Formoterol Dry Powder Inhaler) - Product Information

Foracort Rotacaps contains a combination of two active ingredients called Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate and Budesonide. Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate is a long acting Beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist which acts as a bronchodilator to relax the smooth muscles located in the airways to aid the passage of air through the lungs. Budesonide is a corticosteroid medication which eases the symptoms of inflammation in the body.
Foracort Rotacaps are used by patients diagnosed with different bronchospasm ailments such as bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
The contents of Foracort Rotacaps should only be administered for inhalation and not for oral purposes. When the contents of Foracort Rotacaps are sprayed from the inhaler, it moves directly into the airways.
In our online pharmacy, Foracort Rotacaps are available in the strength of 100 mcg, 200 mcg, and 400 mcg of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide.
We also have in stock Asthalin Rotacaps (Albuterol Inhalation Powder 200 mcg) which is used by patients diagnosed with various bronchospasm conditions such as bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Name of the Drug

Foracort Rotacaps.
Foracort Rotacaps are also known as Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder.

Manufacturer of Foracort Rotacaps

Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder, available in our online pharmacy are manufactured by Cipla Pvt. Ltd.  
Website: www.cipla.com

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active ingredients present in Foracort Rotacaps are Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate and Budesonide. Each Foracort Rotacap contains 6 mcg of Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate and 100 mcg, 200 mcg, or 400 mcg of Budesonide.

Budesonide And Formoterol Dry Powder Inhaler Indications - What are Foracort Rotacaps Used For?

Foracort Rotacaps, manufactured by Cipla Pvt. Ltd. in the strength of 100 mcg, 200 mcg, and 400 mcg of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide, is used for the long-term treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and related breathing difficulties such as bronchitis and emphysema.
Foracort Rotacaps contains a combination two active ingredients called Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide in the dosage form of a capsule. Foracort Rotacaps can only be administered for oral inhalation through the Generic HandiHaler inhalation device.
Foracort Rotacaps is used by patients suffering from typical symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis and emphysema such as shortness of breath, chronic cough with sputum production, tightness of the chest and wheezing. Foracort Rotacaps is a combination of corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator which exerts its therapeutic effect by expanding the smooth muscles located in the airways to permit relaxed breathing.

Foracort Rotacaps Dosage - How to Use Budesonide And Formoterol Dry Powder Inhaler?

You should use Foracort Rotacaps exactly as suggested by your doctor. The recommended dosage of Foracort Rotacaps is two inhalations, administered twice daily. The contents of Foracort Rotacaps should not be swallowed and should strictly only be inhaled using the special Cipla Rotahaler.
While taking out one Foracort Rotacap from the pack, tear out the foil and tap the pack to let the capsule out without touching it with your hands. Avoid cutting the foil or using any sharp object to take out the capsule. Do not take out a Foracort Rotacap from its intact pack until you are ready to use it. If other capsules in the pack come in contact with the environment when you are removing a Foracort Rotacap capsule for use, it must be thrown away. Do not preserve the capsule for future usage.
After removing Foracort Rotacap from the pack, it must instantly be placed in a special inhaler device. The device will crush the capsule so that the content inside the capsule can be easily inhaled into the lungs through the mouthpiece.
While using the inhalation device, make sure that you exhale gently and deeply. Avoid breathing into the mouthpiece of the inhaler while administering the Foracort Rotacap. Place the mouthpiece of the inhaler between your lips and try to maintain your tongue in a flat and steady position, while keeping your head straight. When you take a slow and deep breath, you should hear or feel the capsule pulsate inside the inhaler. You can hold your breath until you start to feel breathless and then slowly breathe out while keeping the lips pressed together.
To ensure the usage of the whole medication from the capsule, inhale from the mouthpiece again for a second time following the same steps as before. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are uncertain about how to use the special inhaler device or inhale the Foracort Rotacap.
You should clean the inhaler device at least once every month by referring to the instructions in the patient leaflet. Each inhaler device may last for a period of one year, after which it should be replaced.
Use Foracort Rotacaps at the same time every day, so that you will remember to use it regularly. Foracort HandiHaler should be used on a regular basis without missing any doses to get the maximum therapeutic benefit from it. Do not discontinue treatment with Foracort Rotacaps abruptly because it result in the development of unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.
Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. tablets (Generic tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss your regular dose of Foracort Rotacaps, take it as soon as you remember. You can continue your regular schedule the next day. If you remember the missed Foracort Rotacaps the next day, take your regular dose and skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder.

Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder Mechanism of Action - How Does Foracort Rotacaps Work?

Foracort Rotacaps contain a combination of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide as the active ingredient. Formoterol Fumarate is a long acting Beta-2 adrenoceptor agonist which acts as a bronchodilator to relax the smooth muscles located in the airways to aid the passage of air through the lungs. Budesonide is a corticosteroid medication which eases the symptoms of inflammation in the body. Regular long-term use of Foracort Rotacaps alleviate characteristic symptoms of COPD such as shortness of breath, chronic cough with sputum production, tightness of the chest and wheezing.

Storage for Foracort Rotacaps

Store the pack of Foracort Rotacaps at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C), protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight.. Excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C.
Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume Foracort Rotacaps (Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder) beyond its expiration date printed on the canister. Keep the pack of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder away from the reach of children and pets. Do not discard Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Contraindications

Foracort Rotacaps are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Formoterol Fumarate or Budesonide or any inactive ingredient present in Foracort Rotacaps.

 Warnings and Precautions to be taken when using Foracort Rotacaps

Medical History
Before beginning the treatment with Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder, discuss your personal and family medical history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, heart problems (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat, heart blood vessel problems), high blood pressure, low blood potassium levels, seizures, tuberculosis, a weakened immune system, liver problems, or thyroid problems; weakened bones (eg, osteoporosis), a family history of weakened bones, or have other risk factors of weak bones (eg, smoking, poor nutrition); eye problems (eg, glaucoma, cataracts, increased eye pressure); fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infection; a viral infection (eg, chickenpox, measles); herpes infection of the eye; or a lung infection (eg, pneumonia); asthma, have a history of frequent hospitalizations for asthma, or have ever had a life-threatening asthma attack.
Allergy
Please inform your doctor if you have an allergy or have had an allergic reaction in the past to Formoterol Fumarate or Budesonide or any inactive ingredient in Foracort Rotacaps. Please tell your doctor if you have any other allergies.
Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Interactions
Before beginning the oral therapy of Foracort Rotacaps, please tell your doctor about all your present medications including prescription drugs, over the counter medications, mineral supplements, herbal products, and vitamins. Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder are known to have drug interactions with certain other medications. Please inform your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) or a tricyclic antidepressant (eg, amitriptyline), or if you have taken either of these medicines within the last 14 days. Inform your doctor id you are using medications such as beta-agonists (eg, albuterol), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), or xanthines (eg, theophylline) because they increase the risk of low blood potassium levels or irregular heart rate; Ritodrine because they elevate the risk of developing maternal lung edema; Clarithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir, ritonavir), itraconazole, ketoconazole, linezolid, long-acting beta-agonists (eg, salmeterol), MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, telithromycin, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may escalate the risk of budesonide/formoterol aerosol's side effects; barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), oral contraceptives, or rifampin because they may reduce the efficacy of budesonide/formoterol and as a result your medical condition may further deteriorate; Mifepristone because budesonide/formoterol aerosol may escalate the risk of its side effects.
Live Vaccinations, Surgery and Regular Medical Tests
If you plan to have live vaccinations, surgery or any dental procedure, inform your doctor, anesthetist, or dentist about your course of Foracort Rotacaps. In case of an emergency medical treatment, please inform the practitioner about your course of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder and the details of your last dose.

Side Effects of Foracort Rotacaps

The following side effects have been reported during the course of treatment with Budesonide And Formoterol Dry Powder Inhaler:

• Central Nervous System- headache, nervousness, trouble sleeping, fainting, dizziness, headache, light headedness, seizures, vision changes, slurred speech
• Respiratory System- nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, pharygolaryngeal pain, sinusitis, nasal congestion, bronchitis, throat irritation, unusual hoarseness, increased mucus production or change in color of mucus, wheezing
• Gastrointestinal System- stomach discomfort, vomiting, oral candidiasis, dry mouth, nausea, increased thirst/ urination/hunger, white patches in your mouth or throat
• Musculoskeletal System- back pain, pain in joints, muscle pain
• Hypersensitivity- rash, hives, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, tightness in the chest, skin redness
• General- influenza, tiredness, weakness, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, fever, chills

Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects. This is not an exhaustive list of all the potential side effects of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder. If you develop any other medical conditions during the course of treatment with Foracort Rotacaps, please contact your doctor immediately.

Foracort Rotacaps during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Foracort Rotacaps is a Pregnancy Category C medication and the administration of Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder in pregnant women is not known to cause any harm to the unborn fetus.
Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide is known to be transmitted to a baby through breastmilk and can potentially harm a baby. Women should avoid breastfeeding during the course of treatment with Foracort Rotacaps. Pregnant women and breast feeding mothers who are undertaking treatment with Foracort Rotacaps should consult their doctor and comprehend its therapeutic benefits and associated risks before starting the course of treatment with Formoterol Fumarate and Budesonide Inhalation Powder.
Do not use this medicine without your doctor's consent in case you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment.

Buy Foracort Rotacaps (Budesonide And Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Dry Powder Inhaler) Online at Only $0.47 per Capsule

You can buy Budesonide And Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Dry Powder Inhaler online from Everest Online Pharmacy at a cheap price. The Foracort capsules must be used through a special inhaler device called the Handihaler Device (Cipla Rotahaler). The device will puncture the capsule so that the medicine inside may be inhaled into the lungs through the mouthpiece. A single capsule costs only $0.47 when you place an order for 360 rotacaps.
You can also buy Cipla Rotahaler online from the Everest Online Pharmacy .

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