Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette

Description

Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. It relieves coughing, wheezing and feeling short of breath. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, dryness in mouth, vomiting, dizziness, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), and insomnia. If you get there, don’t stop taking it but do talk to your doctor. There are other, rarer side effects which can be serious. Talk to your doctor if you're worried about them. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding

Introduction

In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that cause breathing difficulties. COPD is caused by swelling of the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette relaxes the muscles of these airways and widens it. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.

Benefits

Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Tiotropium. Formoterol is a bronchodilator while Tiotropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.

How to use

Take it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for dry mouth, constipation, and urinary problems. - Driving : UNSAFE - Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Fomtrop 12 mcg/18 mcg Diskette in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.