Airz Fb Mdi

Composition of Airz Fb Mdi

Airz Fb Mdi contains Levosalbutamol (as Levalbuterol) 50 mcg + Ipratropium bromide 20 mcg per metered dose (MDI). It belongs to the SABA (beta-2 agonist) + Anticholinergic (SAMA) combination class of medicines.

Uses of Airz Fb Mdi

• Relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• including wheeze
• shortness of breath and chest tightness

Key benefits

• Quick relief from wheeze and breathlessness
• Opens airways by dual bronchodilation
• Helps in COPD symptom control
• Reduces bronchospasm episodes
• Improves airflow and exercise tolerance

How Airz Fb Mdi works

Levosalbutamol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist that relaxes airway smooth muscle to quickly open the airways. Ipratropium is an anticholinergic that blocks muscarinic receptors in the bronchi, reducing bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion. Together they provide additive bronchodilation.

How to take Airz Fb Mdi

Inhalation use only. Shake well before use; exhale fully, place mouthpiece and inhale slowly while pressing the canister; hold breath ~10 seconds and exhale. Use as prescribed; if using multiple puffs, wait 30–60 seconds between puffs. Can be used with/without food; rinse mouth after use and use a spacer if advised.

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 the missed dose of Airz Fb Mdi as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Airz Fb Mdi than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Airz Fb Mdi

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

• Dry mouth
• throat irritation
• cough
• headache
• tremor
• nervousness
• dizziness
• palpitations
• nausea
• bitter taste

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 Fb Mdi

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed prescribed dose. Seek urgent care if breathing worsens or rescue relief is inadequate (paradoxical bronchospasm can occur). Use with caution in heart disease/arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, seizure disorder, glaucoma, and prostatic hypertrophy/urinary retention. Avoid spraying into eyes (risk of blurred vision/precipitating angle-closure glaucoma). Monitor potassium if high-dose/frequent use. Not a substitute for anti-inflammatory controller therapy unless advised.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta-blockers (may reduce effect/trigger bronchospasm), other sympathomimetics (additive side effects), diuretics/corticosteroids/xanthines (increased risk of hypokalemia), MAO inhibitors/tricyclic antidepressants (enhanced cardiovascular effects), other anticholinergics (additive dry mouth/urinary retention), digoxin (possible arrhythmia risk with hypokalemia)

How to store Airz Fb Mdi

Store below 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and heat. Do not freeze. Pressurised container—do not puncture or incinerate. Keep away from moisture and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Bronchodilator (Anti-asthmatic/Anti-COPD)

Drug class:

SABA (beta-2 agonist) + Anticholinergic (SAMA) combination