{"id":8974,"date":"2021-03-22T10:59:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T10:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8974"},"modified":"2021-04-12T14:16:04","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:16:04","slug":"flutiform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/flutiform\/","title":{"rendered":"Flutiform &#8211; Fluticasone Propionate \/ Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n50 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, 125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, 250 micrograms \/ 10 micrograms per puff&nbsp;inhalation spray&nbsp;,&nbsp;suspension<br>fluticasone propionate \/ formoterol fumarate dihydrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Flutiform is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutiform&nbsp;inhalation&nbsp;spray,&nbsp;the suspension&nbsp;is the product name, but throughout this package leaflet, it is abbreviated to Flutiform.&nbsp;Sometimes it can be referred to as a specific strength.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flutiform is an&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;(an&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;) that contains two active ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluticasone propionate, which belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;steroids.&nbsp;Steroids&nbsp;help reduce swelling and&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Formoterol fumarate dihydrate belongs to a group of medications are known as long-acting beta2&nbsp;agonists&nbsp;you.&nbsp;Long-acting beta2&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;s are long-acting&nbsp;bronchodilators&nbsp;(LABA) that helps to keep the airways in the lungs open, making it easier for you to breathe.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these two active ingredients help to improve your breathing.&nbsp;It is recommended that you use this medicine every day as directed by your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine&nbsp;<strong>helps to prevent breathing problems like&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and helps to stop shortness of breath and wheezing<\/strong>.&nbsp;However, it does not work if you already have an asthma attack, ie.&nbsp;if you are already wheezing and short of breath.&nbsp;You need to use a fast-acting&nbsp;bronchodilator&nbsp;for acute attacks such as&nbsp;salbutamol&nbsp;if this happens.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Flutiform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Flutiform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are allergic to fluticasone propionate, formoterol fumarate, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using this&nbsp;inhaler.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before treatment with this&nbsp;inhaler, tell your doctor, pharmacist,t or nurse if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;now or have had it before.&nbsp;Symptoms include a persistent cough, often with a bloody cough, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss,, and night sweats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;of the lungs or chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 heart problems such as problems with blood flow to the heart or narrowing of one of the heart valves (aortic valve),&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;that can cause shortness of breath or swollen ankles, a condition in which the heart muscle is enlarged<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(&nbsp;hypertrophic&nbsp;obstructive&nbsp;cardiomyopathy&nbsp;), irregular heartbeat (&nbsp;cardiac arrhythmia&nbsp;) or if you have been told that your heart rate (&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;) is abnormal (prolonged&nbsp;QTc interval&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 an abnormal bulge of a blood vessel wall (an&nbsp;aneurysm&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;diabetes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 an overactive&nbsp;thyroid gland&nbsp;that may cause increased appetite, weight loss,, or sweating (&nbsp;thyrotoxicosis&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in the blood, which can cause muscle weakness, twitching,, or abnormal heart rhythm (&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 poor adrenal function (if your adrenal glands do not function properly, you may experience symptoms such as headache, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, very low&nbsp;blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,, or seizures) or&nbsp;adrenal&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;(&nbsp;pheochromocytoma)&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 liver problems.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are going to have surgery or are very stressed, as you may need additional steroid treatment to control your&nbsp;asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Flutiform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken,, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.&nbsp;If you use this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;with other medicines, the effect of this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;or the other medicines may change.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines called beta-blockers (such as atenolol for the treatment of high&nbsp;blood pressure, sotalol for the treatment of irregular heartbeat,&nbsp;metoprolol&nbsp;for the treatment of fast heartbeat,, or&nbsp;timolol&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;for the treatment of&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 certain other medicines used to treat&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;or respiratory conditions (such as theophylline or aminophylline)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicine containing&nbsp;epinephrine&nbsp;or like substances (including other beta&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;s such as&nbsp;salbutamol&nbsp;or beta&nbsp;antagonist&nbsp;s such as atenolol,&nbsp;metoprolol,&nbsp;timolol&nbsp;) Further long-acting beta2&nbsp;agonist&nbsp;s should not be added together with this inhaler.&nbsp;If your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;worsens between&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of Flutiform, use your fast-acting&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;for immediate effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines to treat allergic reactions (&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines for the treatment of high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or fluid retention, which increase the amount of urine produced (&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines used to treat&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;(such as&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines to treat abnormal heart rhythms (such as&nbsp;quinidine,&nbsp;disopyramide,&nbsp;procainamide&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines for the treatment of depressive symptoms or mental disorders such as&nbsp;MAO inhibitors&nbsp;(for example phenelzine and isocarboxazid),&nbsp;tricyclic antidepressants&nbsp;(for example amitriptyline and imipramine),, or if you have taken any of these medicines in the last two weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines used to treat mental or mental disorders (phenothiazines or antipsychotics)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines containing&nbsp;steroid&nbsp;s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines for fungal infections (such as&nbsp;ketoconazole&nbsp;or itraconazole)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 some medicines may increase the effects of Flutiform and your doctor may want to check you more closely if you are taking any of these medicines (for example some medicines to treat HIV: ritonavir, atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir,, or cobicistat)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;(such as clarithromycin, telithromycin,, or furazolidone)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines to treat&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(&nbsp;levodopa&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines for the treatment of hypothyroidism (levothyroxine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines to treat&nbsp;Hodgkin&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(procarbazine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 medicines used to induce labor (&nbsp;oxytocin&nbsp;).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to have surgery under anesthesia, tell your doctor at the hospital that you are using this&nbsp;inhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding,, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant,, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using your&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you if you should take this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flutiform contains ethanol (alcohol) and sodium cromoglycate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains very small amounts of&nbsp;ethanol&nbsp;(alcohol), 1 mg per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(puff).&nbsp;It also contains a very small amount of sodium cromoglycate, but patients currently taking cromoglycate (for the treatment of&nbsp;asthma, allergic&nbsp;rhinitis,,&nbsp;and allergic&nbsp;conjunctivitis&nbsp;) should continue as usual.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Flutiform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;as&nbsp;directed&nbsp;by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;You should use your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;regularly, ie two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(puffs) in the morning and two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;(puffs) in the evening every day to get the most benefit from your&nbsp;inhaler, unless your doctor says otherwise or advises you to stop.&nbsp;Do not take more than the prescribed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Your doctor may have prescribed your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;for an indication other than asthma and\/or a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;other than that normally prescribed and described in this leaflet.&nbsp;You should always use your&nbsp;inhaler exactly according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions.&nbsp;If you are not sure how much to take or how often to use your&nbsp;inhaler, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adults, adolescents,, and children aged 5 years and older<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is two&nbsp;inhalations&nbsp;twice a day, ie two puffs in the morning and two in the evening.&nbsp;Your doctor will prescribe the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;required to treat your&nbsp;asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only adults should use the inhaler with the highest strength (Flutiform 250 micrograms \/ 10 micrograms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only adults and adolescents over 12 years of age should use the medium-strength inhaler (Flutiform 125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flutiform should not be used in children under 5 years of age.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this leaflet carefully before use and follow the instructions in the text and pictures below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor or pharmacist will show you how to use the inhaler correctly.&nbsp;The medicine is contained in an aerosol container (see Figure 1), which is located inside a plastic dispenser (also called a drive unit).&nbsp;The drive unit also has a counter that tells you how many puffs are left after it has been prepared.&nbsp;This counter is color-coded.&nbsp;It is initially green and when there are less than 50 puffs left it turns yellow and when there are less than 30 puffs left it turns red. When it approaches zero, contact your doctor to get a replacement inhaler.&nbsp;Do not use the inhaler when the meter shows zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20100330000139#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Mundipharma\/Media\/Flutiform\/Flutiform201.jpg\" alt=\"The picture shows the aerosol container\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before using your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;for the first time or if it has not been used for more than 3 days or if it has been exposed to frost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;is new or has not been used for more than 3 days, it must be prepared to ensure that it works properly and gives you the right&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;has been exposed to frost, it must be allowed to reach room temperature for 30 minutes,, and then it must be &#8220;prepared&#8221; to ensure that it works properly and gives the correct&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to prepare the inhaler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Remove the nozzle cover and shake the inhaler well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Point the nozzle away from you and release a puff by pushing down the aerosol can.&nbsp;This step should be performed 4 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inhaler should always be shaken immediately before use.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use the inhaler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel short of breath or wheezing while using Flutiform, continue to use Flutiform, but consult your doctor as soon as possible, as you may need further treatment.&nbsp;Once your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;is well controlled, your doctor may consider it appropriate to gradually reduce the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one of Flutiform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perform steps 2 to 5 slowly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20100330000139#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Mundipharma\/Media\/Flutiform\/Flutiform202.jpg\" alt=\"The picture shows the protective cover of the nozzle\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Remove the nozzle cover (see figure 2) and check that the inhaler is clean and free of dust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Shake the inhaler immediately before releasing each puff, to ensure that the contents of the inhaler are evenly distributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Sit upright or stand.&nbsp;Exhale as much as feels good and as slowly and deeply as possible.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20100330000139#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Mundipharma\/Media\/Flutiform\/Flutiform203.jpg\" alt=\"Hold the inhaler upright\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Hold the inhaler upright (as shown in Figure 3), place the mouthpiece in your mouth,, and close your lips around it.&nbsp;Hold the inhaler with your thumb (s) on the underside of the mouthpiece and your index finger (s) on the top of the inhaler.&nbsp;Do not bite into the nozzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Inhale slowly and deeply through your mouth and at the same time push down the aerosol can to release a puff.&nbsp;Continue to inhale steadily and deeply (preferably about 2-3 seconds for children or 4-5 seconds for adults).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20100330000139#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Mundipharma\/Media\/Flutiform\/Flutiform204.jpg\" alt=\"Inhale steadily\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Hold your breath and remove the inhaler from your mouth.&nbsp;Keep holding your breath as long as it feels good.&nbsp;Finally, take the inhaler out of your mouth and exhale slowly.&nbsp;Do not exhale into the inhaler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Before the second puff, hold the inhaler vertically and repeat steps 2 to 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Replace the nozzle cover.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can practice in front of a mirror.&nbsp;If you see a &#8220;fog&#8221; coming from the top of the inhaler or around your mouth while using the inhaler, you may not have inhaled your medicine properly.&nbsp;Take a new&nbsp;dose&nbsp;by repeating from step 2 above.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always rinse your mouth, gargle with water or brush your teeth after using the inhaler and spit out the residue.&nbsp;This can help prevent you from getting a sore mouth and throat or a hoarse voice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have weak hands, it may be easier to hold the inhaler with both hands and place both index fingers on the aerosol canister and both thumbs on the bottom of the inhaler.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have difficulty using the inhaler, your doctor may also give you a device called the AeroChamber Plus Flow \u2011 Vu breathing container, to make it easier for you to inhale your medicine into your lungs properly.&nbsp;Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how to use the AeroChamber Plus Flow \u2011 Vu respirator with your inhaler.&nbsp;AeroChamber Plus Flow \u2011 Vu comes with instructions for use, care,, and cleaning instructions that you must read carefully.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Care of the inhaler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you follow these instructions carefully and that you clean your&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;every week.&nbsp;To clean the inhaler, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Remove the nozzle cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Do not remove the aerosol canister from the drive unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Wipe the inside and outside of the nozzle and drive with a clean, dry cloth or napkin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Replace the nozzle cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Do not immerse the metal container in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Flutiform than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you take the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;indicated on the pharmacy label or prescribed by your doctor.&nbsp;You should not increase or decrease the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;without consulting a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital,, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have severe chest pain (angina), high or low&nbsp;blood pressure, headache, muscle cramps, difficulty sleeping, nervousness,&nbsp;dry mouth, loss of appetite, seizures, epileptic seizures,, or convulsions.&nbsp;You may feel shaky, dizzy, weak, tired, nauseous,, or generally ill.&nbsp;You may also notice changes in heart rate and you may have low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;or increased blood sugar.&nbsp;You may also experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, weight loss, decreased level of consciousness (which may make you feel drowsy or confused),, or low blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken more than the prescribed&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for a long time, consult your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;This is because large&nbsp;doses&nbsp;can reduce the number of steroid hormones normally produced by your adrenal glands (see section 4).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Flutiform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;If it is soon time for your next&nbsp;dose, skip the missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Flutiform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must use this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;every day according to your doctor&#8217;s instructions even if you are feeling well, as it helps to control your&nbsp;asthma.&nbsp;If you want to stop using your&nbsp;inhaler, talk to your doctor first.&nbsp;Your doctor will tell you how to do this, usually by gradually reducing the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;so that you do not trigger an asthma attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;Your doctor will prescribe the lowest necessary&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to control your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;which reduces the risk of&nbsp;side effects.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All medicines can cause allergic reactions, although severe allergic reactions are rare.&nbsp;Tell your doctor immediately if you suddenly have swelling in the eyelids, face, throat, tongue or lips, rash or&nbsp;itching, especially if it is all over the body, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, fainting, or sudden changes in breathing patterns such as increased wheezing or shortness of breath.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other&nbsp;inhalers, your breathing may deteriorate shortly after using your&nbsp;inhaler.&nbsp;You may notice increased wheezing or shortness of breath.&nbsp;If this happens, stop using your Flutiform&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;and use your fast-acting, attack-inducing inhaler instead.&nbsp;Contact your doctor immediately.&nbsp;Your doctor will assess your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and, if necessary, change your treatment.&nbsp;You should always have your attack-inducing inhaler&nbsp;with you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Exacerbated&nbsp;asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Shaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Irregular heartbeat or palpitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Difficulty sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Changed voice or hoarse voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry&nbsp;mouth, sore throat,, or irritated throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Rash.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 An increase in the amount of sugar in the blood.&nbsp;If you have&nbsp;diabetes, you may need to check your blood sugar more often and adjust your usual diabetes treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cod, or other fungal infections of the mouth and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sinusitis (&nbsp;sinusitis&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Fast heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Chest pain associated with heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Muscle cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cough or shortness of breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Indigestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Changed taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A feeling of dizziness or that it &#8220;spins&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Abnormal dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Agitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Itchy skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 High&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A feeling of abnormal weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Swollen hands, ankles,, or feet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency, (cannot be calculated from available data)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Blurred vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sleep problems, depression or anxiety, aggression, anxiety, restlessness, nervousness, excessive arousal,, or irritability.&nbsp;These effects are more likely to occur in children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are associated with formoterol fumarate, but they have not been reported during&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;with this inhaler:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Low levels of potassium in the blood, which can cause muscle weakness, twitching,, or abnormal heart rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 an abnormal heart curve that potentially leads to an abnormal heart rhythm (prolonged&nbsp;QTc interval&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 high levels of&nbsp;lactic acid&nbsp;in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 muscle pain.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhaled&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;can affect the normal production of steroid hormones in the body, especially if you use high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;for a long time.&nbsp;These effects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Altered bone density (thinning of skeletal 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Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances are fluticasone propionate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate.&nbsp;There is&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;er with three different strengths.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flutiform 50 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff,&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;&#8211; only<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each puff (measured&nbsp;dose&nbsp;) contains 50 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 5 micrograms of formoterol fumarate dihydrate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flutiform 125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff,&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;&#8211; only<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each puff (measured&nbsp;dose&nbsp;) contains 125 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 5 micrograms of formoterol fumarate dihydrate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flutiform 250 micrograms \/ 10 micrograms per puff,&nbsp;inhalation spray,&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;&#8211; only<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each puff (measured&nbsp;dose&nbsp;) contains 250 micrograms of fluticasone propionate and 10 micrograms of formoterol fumarate dihydrate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sodium cromoglycate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Ethanol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Apaflurane HFA 227 (&nbsp;propellant&nbsp;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;inhalers&nbsp;are small aerosol containers that contain a white to off-white liquid suspension and are equipped with a metering valve.&nbsp;The aerosol containers are located in gray and white plastic dispensers (drive units) with a light gray protective cap for the nozzle.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;contains 120 puffs.&nbsp;There is an&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;in each package.&nbsp;Multipack is 3 x 1&nbsp;inhaler&nbsp;(120 puffs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mundipharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>M\u00f6lndalsv\u00e4gen 30B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>412 63 Gothenburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@mundipharma.se<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mundipharma DC BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3832 RC Leusden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bard Pharmaceuticals Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge Science Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milton Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge CB4 0GW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>50 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, 125 micrograms \/ 5 micrograms per puff, 250 micrograms \/ 10 micrograms per puff inhalation spray , suspension<br \/>\nfluticasone propionate \/ formoterol fumarate dihydrate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2206,2200],"tags":[2549,2551,2552,2550,2574,2576,2577,2575,2476,2479,2480,2477,2212,2294],"class_list":["post-8974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-f","category-medicines","tag-fluticasone-propionate","tag-fluticasone-propionate-dose","tag-fluticasone-propionate-side-effects","tag-fluticasone-propionate-uses","tag-flutiform","tag-flutiform-dose","tag-flutiform-side-effects","tag-flutiform-uses","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-dose","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-side-effects","tag-formoterol-fumarate-dihydrate-uses","tag-medicine","tag-suspension"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8974"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8974\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9947,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8974\/revisions\/9947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}