Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate

Written By Dr. Love Sharma

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta

Last updated 23 Dec 2022 | 03:50 PM (UTC)

Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate Uses

Formoterol+Fluticasone Propionate is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate works

Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. 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.

Common side effects of Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate

Headache, Cough, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Sinus inflammation, Stomach discomfort, Fungal infection of oropharynx, Tremors, Palpitations, Voice change

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Medicine brands for Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹139 to ₹830

7 variant(s)

Fluticort F

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹167 to ₹763

4 variant(s)

Digihaler FF

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹509 to ₹799

2 variant(s)

Quikhale FF

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹155 to ₹534

3 variant(s)

Ibiflo

Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd

₹260 to ₹634

2 variant(s)

Combisure

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹353 to ₹437

2 variant(s)

Flutidin F

Divine Savior Pvt Ltd

Expert advice for Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate

Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
It should be taken at the same time each day.
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.
Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate can lower blood potassium level.
Only miniscule amounts of Formoterol + Fluticasone Propionate may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.