EFO 12mcg (Dry powder inhalation capsule)
Manufactured by: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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EFO is indicated for
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- COPD
Precautions and warnings
Do not use in people with thyrotoxicosis or serious heart problems such as heart disease, abnormal heart rhythms, or severe heartburn, or in those with a long QT interval. Use with caution in people with diabetes, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and in children.
Side-effects
- Tremor
- headache
- tiredness
- restlessness
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- palpitation
- tachycardia
- muscle cramps
- nausea.
Drug Interactions
Taking xanthine derivatives, steroids, or diuretics together with beta-agonists can increase the risk of low potassium levels. Patients on digitalis are more likely to develop heart rhythm problems. Using beta-agonists along with medications like quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, phenothiazines, antihistamines, MAO inhibitors, or tricyclic antidepressants can make the QT interval longer and raise the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Medicines such as L-dopa, L-thyroxine, oxytocin, and alcohol can make the heart less able to tolerate beta-2 agonists. Beta-blockers can reduce the effect of formoterol. There is also a higher risk of heart rhythm problems if the patient is under anesthesia with halogenated hydrocarbons at the same time.
Mode of actions
Formoterol helps to relax the muscles in the airways (bronchial muscles) by mainly targeting beta-2 receptors, and it does this without much impact on your heart rate. It also works for a long period of time.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: Inhalation Acute bronchospasm; Reversible airways obstruction As inhalation cap: 12 mcg twice daily, up to 24 mcg twice daily in severe cases.
As dry powd inhaler: 6 or 12 mcg 1-2 times/day, up to to 24 mcg twice daily in sever cases. As metered doses from aerosol inhaler: 12 or 24 mcg twice daily.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm 6 or 12 mcg at least 15 mins before exercise. Additional doses may be given 12 hr later.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.
Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
30's pack Price : ৳99.9
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