Per actuation Beclometasone dipropionate 100 mcg, formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 mcg
Indications/Uses
Regular treatment of asthma in adult patients in whom asthma is inadequately controlled by using inhaled corticosteroids & 'as needed' short-acting bronchodilators, or asthma is responding well to treatment w/ both corticosteroids & long-acting bronchodilators. Symptomatic treatment of severe COPD in adults.
Adult & the elderly Asthma w/ a separate reliever inhaler 1-2 puffs bd. Max daily dose: 4 puffs. Asthma as monotherapy 1 puff in the morning & 1 puff in the evening. Max daily dose: 8 puffs. COPD 2 puffs in the morning & 2 puffs in the evening.
Patients w/ severe asthma; any heart problems eg, angina, MI, heart failure, CHD, valvular heart disease, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy; arteriosclerosis, HTN, aneurysm; heart rhythm disorders; overactive thyroid gland; hypokalaemia; renal or hepatic impairment; DM; phaeochromocytoma; active or history of TB or chest viral or fungal infection; any medical problems or any allergies; patients due to have an anaesth; patients taking higher doses of inhaled corticosteroids over long period. Risk of hypokalaemia; blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Contains small amount of alcohol. Do not use during pregnancy or if suspecting or planning pregnancy, or during breast-feeding. Do not use in childn & adolescents <18 yr.
R03AK08 - formoterol and beclometasone ; Belongs to the class of adrenergics in combination with corticosteroids or other drugs, excluding anticholinergics. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
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