Avessa 250 Octacaps

Composition of Avessa 250 Octacaps

Avessa 250 Octacaps contains Formoterol (6mcg) + Fluticasone Propionate (250mcg). It belongs to the Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid class of medicines.

Uses of Avessa 250 Octacaps

Treatment of Asthma

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Asthma Avessa 250 Octacaps is used in the treatment of asthma to help control breathing symptoms and prevent flare-ups. It works by relaxing the airway muscles to make breathing easier while also reducing airway inflammation and swelling. When used regularly as prescribed
• it helps improve airflow
• reduce symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath
• and support long-term asthma control.

How Avessa 250 Octacaps works

Avessa 250 Octacaps is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening them. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroid. It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to take Avessa 250 Octacaps

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

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

If you miss a dose of Avessa 250 Octacaps, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Avessa 250 Octacaps

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Avessa 250 Octacaps

Warnings and precautions

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 Avessa 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, including eye drops for glaucoma, can tighten the airways and reduce the effect of your reliever.

How to store Avessa 250 Octacaps

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Avessa 250 Octacaps

Avessa 250 Octacaps is a combination of two medicines that open the airways and make it easier to breathe. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control 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. Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat. Only minuscule amounts of Avessa 250 Octacaps may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Inhaled bronchodilator / corticosteroid