Drug | Capsule

Maintenance treatment of asthma, Maintenance treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) with airflow limitation and frequent symptoms/exacerbations

Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and swelling. Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) that relaxes bronchial muscles to keep airways open for longer duration.

Use only with a compatible capsule-based inhalation device as directed. Typically inhaled twice daily; do not swallow the capsule. Rinse mouth and spit after each use to reduce oral thrush; not for sudden breathlessness—keep a reliever inhaler handy.

Hoarseness, throat irritation, cough, oral thrush, headache, palpitations, tremor

Not for acute asthma/COPD attacks. Overuse may cause serious side effects. Monitor for pneumonia risk in COPD, adrenal suppression with high doses, and worsening breathing immediately after use (paradoxical bronchospasm). Use with caution in heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ritonavir, ketoconazole) may increase steroid effects, beta-blockers may reduce bronchodilation, diuretics may increase low potassium risk with LABA, other sympathomimetics (additive effects)

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture. Keep capsules in blister until use.

Foracort 100 Rotacaps, Duolin-FF 100 Rotacaps, FFB 100 Rotacaps (brand varies), Budamate 100 Rotacaps (composition differs), Symbicort 100 Turbuhaler (composition differs)