Foracort G 400 Rotacap

Short Description

Foracort G 400 Rotacap is a combination of three medicines used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Dosage Form

Rotacaps

Introduction

Foracort G 400 Rotacap is a combination of three medicines. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works in various ways and reduces the symptoms of the disease such as coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use..Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler not in the mouthpiece..Twist the mouthpiece completely until you hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece..Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds..If some powder remains in the rotahaler, repeat the process.

Foracort G 400 Rotacap is a combination of three medicines: Glycopyrrolate, Formoterol, and Budesonide..Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication that works by blocking the activity of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) in the brain..Formoterol is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways..Budesonide is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

You have been prescribed Foracort G 400 Rotacap for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway. Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat. Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse. If you have diabetes, you may need to check your blood glucose more frequently as Foracort G 400 Rotacap can affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Your doctor will advise you about this. If you are overweight, it is advisable to lose weight. This is because being overweight means that you have to work much harder to breathe in to inflate your lungs.