Fluticasone + Formoterol Benefits & Uses

Fluticasone + Formoterol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Asthma

Fluticasone + Formoterol 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mcg formoterol and 50 mcg fluticasone in one puff
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mcg formoterol and 50 mcg fluticasone in one puff
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mcg formoterol and 50 mcg fluticasone in one puff

Fluticasone + Formoterol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluticasone + Formoterol is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Tachycardia

Moderate

Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath

Mild

Insomnia
Dizziness
Dry Mouth
Diarrhoea
Infection
Pharyngitis
Tremor
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)

Common

Throat Irritation
Nausea or vomiting
Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chest tightness
Cough
Headache
Nasal congestion
Sneezing
Sore throat

Unknown

Stomach Upset

Fluticasone + Formoterol Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluticasone + Formoterol safe for pregnant women?

Fluticasone + Formoterol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fluticasone + Formoterol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fluticasone + Formoterol safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Fluticasone + Formoterol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Fluticasone + Formoterol on the Kidneys?

Fluticasone + Formoterol rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluticasone + Formoterol on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Fluticasone + Formoterol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Fluticasone + Formoterol on the Heart?

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

Severe Interaction of Fluticasone + Formoterol with Other Drugs

Fluticasone + Formoterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Ketoconazole

Mifepristone

Amoxicillin,Pantoprazole,Clarithromycin

Selegiline

Moderate

Moxifloxacin

Acetazolamide

Adalimumab

Metformin

Aspirin

Losartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Rasagiline

Azithromycin

Propranolol

Mifepristone

Furosemide

Mild

Fluticasone

Fluticasone + Formoterol Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Glaucoma
Allergy
Infections
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease
Cataract
Malnutrition
Cushing's Syndrome
Drug Allergy
Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Fluticasone + Formoterol

Is this Fluticasone + Formoterol habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Fluticasone + Formoterol is addictive.

Fluticasone + Formoterol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluticasone + Formoterol

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Fluticasone + Formoterol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluticasone + Formoterol

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

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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; Flonase (fluticasone propionate)

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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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