Formoterol + Formoterol
Uses
Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate Uses Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate are used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How it Works
How Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate work Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate is a combination of two medications: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they facilitate easier breathing.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate include headache, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), sinus inflammation, stomach discomfort, fungal infection of the oropharynx, tremors, palpitations, and voice changes.
Expert Advice
- Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and facilitates easier breathing.
- This medicine is for inhalation only; it should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems.
- Use your rescue inhaler to manage sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect; frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help alleviate this.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to prevent fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision, as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after use.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels, as low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines like Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate can lower blood potassium levels.
- Only minuscule amounts of Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate may be absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation; therefore, serious side effects are unlikely.
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