Airz F Capsule

Composition of Airz F Capsule

Airz F Capsule contains Glycopyrrolate (12.5mcg) + Formoterol Fumarate (12mcg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Airz F Capsule

• This medicine is used in the treatment of the condition your doctor has prescribed this for
• asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

• Prescribed for your specific condition
• Acts directly in the lungs with minimal effect elsewhere
• Prevents attacks when used daily as a preventer
• Portable and fast acting

How Airz F Capsule works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Glycopyrrolate and Formoterol. Glycopyrrolate acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for. Formoterol is breathed straight into the lungs, where it opens the airways and reduces the swelling inside them, so less of the medicine reaches the rest of the body.

How to take Airz F Capsule

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. It 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 Airz F Capsule

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

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset
• Throat irritation
• Hoarse voice
• Oral thrush
• Tremor
• Fast heartbeat

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 Airz F Capsule

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own. Know which of your inhalers is the reliever and which is the preventer. A preventer must be used every day even when you feel well; a reliever is for symptoms. Seek emergency care if your reliever is not working, if you cannot speak a full sentence, or if you are using the reliever far more often than usual. Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after every steroid inhaler dose to prevent thrush and hoarseness. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to watch your technique — poor technique is the commonest reason an inhaler seems not to work. Use a spacer if one has been advised, particularly for children.

Do not take Airz F if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the propellant used in the inhaler.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take. Beta blockers, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Airz F Capsule

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Airz F Capsule

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests. 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:

Prescription medicine and Anti-asthmatic

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine and Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid