FORTIDE
Generic name not specified · by GETZ
Composition
Inhaler: 200/6 mcg: Budesonide 200 mcg, formoterol 6 mcg.
Indications & Dosage
Prophylaxis of asthma, management of chronic asthma: Adults & Children above 6yrs:1-2 puffs of 100/6mcg twice daily increased if necessary to max 4 puffs twice daily, reduced to 1 puff once daily if controlled. Management of acute asthma: Adults & Children above 12: 1-2 puffs of 200/6mcg twice daily increased if necessary to max 4 puffs twice daily, reduced to 1 puff once daily if controlled.
Precautions
Severe cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, thyrotoxicosis, severe liver cirrhosis, active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis, transferring from systemic steroids, pregnancy
Interactions
Beta-blockers, xanthine derivative, mineralcorticoids and diuretic, quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, phenothiazines, MAOls, tricyclic inhibitors, levodopa, I-thyroxine, oxytocin, Sympathomimetic.
Side Effects
Headache, anxiety, depression, dryness, epistaxis, hyperactivity, hypersensitivity reactions, nasal irritation nasal ulceration, sleep disturbances, smell disturbances, taste disturbances, throat irritation. Rare: Paradoxical bronchospasm