Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

Composition of Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule contains Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 mcg + Budesonide 200 mcg (per capsule for inhalation). It belongs to the Inhaled corticosteroid + Long-acting beta2-agonist (ICS + LABA) class of medicines.

Uses of Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Maintenance treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to reduce symptoms and prevent exacerbations

Key benefits

• Reduces airway inflammation
• Provides long-lasting bronchodilation
• Improves breathing and reduces wheeze
• Helps prevent asthma/COPD exacerbations
• Improves lung function and symptom control

How Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule works

Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation, swelling and mucus production. Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist that relaxes airway smooth muscles to keep airways open for long-lasting bronchodilation.

How to take Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

For inhalation use only with a compatible DPI/capsule inhaler device. Use exactly as prescribed, usually 1 capsule inhaled twice daily; do not swallow the capsule. Rinse mouth/throat with water after each use to reduce risk of oral thrush; do not use for sudden breathing attacks (use a reliever inhaler).

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, marked tremor, headache and a fall in blood potassium. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

Most side effects of Airtec Fb are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Throat irritation
• hoarseness/voice change
• cough
• oral thrush (candidiasis)
• headache
• tremor
• palpitations
• dizziness
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Not for relief of acute bronchospasm/status asthmaticus. Use with caution in heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, seizures, and in patients prone to low potassium. Risk of oral candidiasis—rinse mouth after use; report white patches or sore mouth. Long-term/high-dose inhaled steroids may rarely cause adrenal suppression, reduced bone mineral density, cataract/glaucoma and growth effects in children—use lowest effective dose. Seek urgent care if breathing worsens or rescue inhaler is needed more often.

Do not take Airtec Fb if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers may reduce effect of formoterol; other sympathomimetics increase side effects. CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir/cobicistat) can increase budesonide exposure. Diuretics and xanthines (e.g., furosemide, theophylline) may increase risk of hypokalemia; MAO inhibitors/TCAs may potentiate cardiovascular effects; QT-prolonging drugs may increase arrhythmia risk.

How to store Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and direct light. Keep capsules in blister until use. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Airtec Fb 200 Dpi Capsule

Keep a spare reliever and check the counter so you are not caught with an empty one. Follow your written asthma action plan if you have one. Do not stop a preventer because you feel better — that is the medicine working.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Respiratory (Anti-asthmatic/Anti-COPD)

Drug class:

Inhaled corticosteroid + Long-acting beta2-agonist (ICS + LABA)