Formatide 4.5/160 HFA160mcg+4.5mcg/Puff
Inhaler
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Additional Offers
Show all
| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Formatide 4.5/160 HFA. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Formatide 4.5/160 HFA may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Formatide 4.5/160 HFA is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Formatide 4.5/160 HFA is a combination of two medicines in one inhaler. It relieves the long-term symptoms of asthma and COPD, making breathing easier. ... View More
Uses of Formatide 4.5/160 HFA
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Formatide 4.5/160 HFA
- Cough
- Fungal infection of mouth
- Headache
- Hoarseness of voice
- Increased heart rate
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Nausea
- Respiratory tract infection
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
How to use Formatide 4.5/160 HFA
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 ... View More
How Formatide 4.5/160 HFA works
Formatide 4.5/160 HFA is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Budesonide. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing t... View More
- It contains two medicines in one inhaler for control of long term asthma and COPD symptoms.
- It does not relieve sudden symptoms. Always use a rescue inhaler to treat sudden symptoms.
- Tell your doctor immediately if your breathing problem worsens, or if rescue inhaler does not relieve symptoms.
- Do not discontinue unless advised by your doctor.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent infections in the mouth and throat.
- Carry your rescue inhaler wherever you go.
Indication
Asthma, COPD
Adult Dose
Asthma Maintenance and reliever therapy: Adults and adolescents (12 years and older) - As both maintenance and reliever therapy: Adults and adolesce... View More
Child Dose
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma. Hypersensitivity to Budesonide, Formoterol or to Lactose.
Mode of Action
Budesonide is a corticosteroid that has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthei... View More
Precaution
Treatment with Budesonide and Formoterol combination should not be initiated to treat a severe exacerbation or if patients have significantly worsening ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (8-11%),Headache (7-11%),Nasopharyngitis (7-11%) 1-10% Pharyngolaryngeal pain (6-9%),Stomach discomfo... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy In women with poorly or moderately controlled asthma, there is increased risk of several perinatal adverse outcomes such as preeclampsia in t... View More
Interaction
Concomitant admin with CYP3A4 inhibitor e.g. itraconazole, clarithromycin, erythromycin may inhibit the metabolism of budesonide. Concurrent use with no... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More