Tioform Hfa 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler

Short Description

Tioform Hfa 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler is used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) to relax airway muscles and make breathing easier.

Dosage Form

Inhaler

Introduction

Tioform Hfa 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler is a combination of Formoterol and Tiotropium. Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use your inhaler. The effect of this medicine may be noticeable after a few days but will only reach its maximum after a few weeks. This medicine must be used regularly to be effective, so go on taking it even if you don't have any symptoms. That means it's doing its job. If you stop taking it, your COPD may get worse.

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor. Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.

Side Effects

nausea diarrhea dryness in mouth vomiting dizziness nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) insomnia

Breastfeeding Warning

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Tioform Hfa 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler 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.

You have been prescribed Tioform Hfa 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler 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. 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 Tioform Hfa 6mcg/9mcg Inhaler can affect the levels of sugar in your blood. Your doctor will advise you about this. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. 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.