Deriform Respicaps

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  • Manufactured by: Zydus Cadila
  • Contains / Salt: Formoterol (12 mcg)

Deriform Respicaps Information

Deriform Respicaps is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Respicaps. COPD are some of its major therapeutic uses. Deriform Respicaps also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Deriform Respicaps depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Deriform Respicaps have been listed ahead. These side effects of Deriform Respicaps are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Deriform Respicaps is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Deriform Respicaps related warnings talks about Deriform Respicaps's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Deriform Respicaps contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Deriform Respicaps may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Deriform Respicaps, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.


Deriform Respicaps Benefits & Uses

Deriform Respicaps is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Deriform Respicaps Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 12 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Asthma
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 12 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Inhaler
  • Dosage Route: Inhalational
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Deriform Respicaps Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Deriform Respicaps safe for pregnant women?


    Deriform may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Deriform, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Deriform Respicaps safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Deriform for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Deriform Respicaps on the Kidneys?


    Deriform rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Deriform Respicaps on the Liver?


    Deriform may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Deriform Respicaps on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Deriform. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate

Deriform Respicaps Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Deriform Respicaps unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Deriform Respicaps

  • Is this Deriform Respicaps habit forming or addictive?


    Deriform Respicaps does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Deriform Respicaps does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Deriform Respicaps only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Deriform Respicaps is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Deriform Respicaps Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Deriform Respicaps


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Deriform Respicaps with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Deriform Respicaps


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Deriform Respicaps and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Perforomist® (formoterol fumarate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 224

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 595-596

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