Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Foratec Rotacaps) – Product Information
Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Foratec Rotacaps, manufactured by Cipla Ltd.) is a Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) used for the treatment of asthma in patients 5 years and above as an add-on to a long-term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid. It is also used for prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in patients 5 years and above and for the maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The active ingredient present in Generic Foradil Aerolizer is Formoterol Fumarate.
Formoterol Fumarate is marketed under trade names such as Foradil Aerolizer, Oxeze turbuhaler, Foradil, Foradile, Oxeze, Oxis, Atock, Formoterol Fumarate and Formoterol.
Dosage And Administration
Generic Foradil Aerolizer comes as an Inhalation Powder in 12 mcg dosage forms. The recommended adult Oral dosage of Generic for adults is given below:
Treatment of asthma in patients 5 years and above:
Inhalation of one capsule every 12 hours in addition to concomitant treatment with a long-term control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid.
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB):
Inhalation of one capsule at least 15 minutes before exercise. Additional doses should not be used for 12 hours.
Maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with COPD:
Inhalation of one capsule every 12 hours
Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Foratec Rotacaps) - Contraindications
Generic Foradil Aerolizer is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Formoterol Fumarate or to any other components of this medicine.
Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Foratec Rotacaps) is also contraindicated for treatment of Asthma without concomitant use of a long term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid.
Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Foratec Rotacaps) – Warnings and Precautions
When undergoing treatment with Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Powder) the following has to be kept in mind:
- Asthma-related deaths and asthma-related hospitalizations: LABA increase the risk. Generic Foradil Aerolizer has to be prescribed for asthma only as concomitant therapy with a long-term control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid.
- Deterioration of asthma and acute episodes: Do not initiate treatment with Foratec Rotacaps during acutely deteriorating asthma. Do not use to treat acute symptoms.
- Corticosteroids: Not a substitute for corticosteroids. Corticosteroids should not be stopped or reduced when treatment with Foratec Rotacaps (Generic Foradil Aerolizer) is initiated.
- Use with additional long-acting beta2-agonist: Do not use in combination because of risk of overdose.
- Paradoxical bronchospasm: Discontinue Generic Foradil Aerolizer and institute alternative therapy if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs.
- Patients with cardiovascular or central nervous system disorders: Use with caution because of beta-adrenergic stimulation.
- Coexisting conditions: Use with caution in patients with convulsive disorders, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, ketoacidosis, aneurysm, and pheochromocytoma.
- Metabolic effects: Be alert to hypokalemia and hyperglycemia.
Side Effects of Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Powder)
The common possible side effects reported in patients treated with Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Foratec Rotacaps) include trembling or shakiness, muscle aching or cramps, palpitations (feeling that your heartbeat is unusually fast or irregular), headache, dizziness, feeling anxious, nervous or upset, being unable to sleep, sore mouth or throat from inhaling the powder in the capsule, changed sense of taste, nausea (feeling sick), dry mouth,excessive thirst, frequent urination and tiredness over an extended period of time
More Details about Generic Foradil Aerolizer (Formoterol Fumarate Inhalation Powder)
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