Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate
About Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate is an inhaled prescription medicine used to manage and prevent symptoms of long-term respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It combines two types of medicine to help reduce swelling in the lungs and relax the muscles around your airways, making it easier for you to breathe. This inhaler is designed to help control breathing difficulties and prevent sudden flare-ups.
To get the most benefit, you must use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate regularly and exactly as your doctor has prescribed, even on days when you feel completely fine and have no breathing issues. Because this is an inhaled medication, it is taken directly into the lungs and is not affected by food, meaning you can take it with or without meals. Making healthy lifestyle choices, such as avoiding known allergy triggers and staying active within your comfort limits, can also improve your overall treatment results.
While using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate, some people may experience mild side effects like a dry mouth, throat irritation, or a slight shaking sensation in their hands. These effects are usually temporary, but if you experience serious issues like chest pain, a very fast heartbeat, or signs of an allergic reaction, you must contact your doctor right away. Always discuss any persistent discomfort with your pharmacist or doctor.
Do not take this if you have a known severe allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine. Before starting your treatment, you should talk to your doctor if you have a history of heart problems, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, or active infections such as tuberculosis. Your doctor will help determine if this inhaler is the safest option for your specific health profile.
Some medicines can interfere with how Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate works, especially certain heart medications and water tablets, so always share a full list of your current prescriptions with your pharmacist. It is also wise to limit or avoid smoking, as tobacco smoke directly reduces the effectiveness of your inhaler and damages your lungs. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing health conditions as an older adult, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate
Medicinal Benefits
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate helps improve breathing by relaxing the muscles around the airways while reducing inflammation within the lungs. Regular use, as prescribed by your doctor, helps keep your airways open, control respiratory symptoms, and reduce the risk of flare-ups. Key benefits include:
- Opens the Airways: Helps relax the muscles surrounding the airways, making it easier to breathe and reducing wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
- Reduces Airway Inflammation: Helps decrease swelling and irritation in the airways, improving long-term control of respiratory conditions.
- Provides Better Symptom Control: Helps reduce coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness during both the day and night when used consistently.
- Helps Prevent Exacerbations: Regular use lowers the risk of asthma or COPD flare-ups and may reduce the need for rescue medication or emergency medical care.
- Improves Daily Activities: By maintaining better lung function and symptom control, it helps you exercise, sleep, and carry out everyday activities more comfortably.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and timing schedule for this medication.
- Check the label for directions before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate.
- Place the capsule at the base of the rotahaler and completely twist the mouthpiece until you hear a click sound. Then, breathe in through the mouthpiece deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds.
- It is for inhalation only. Do not swallow the capsule.
Storage
Side Effects of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate
Common Side Effects (Usually mild):
- Dry mouth or a hoarse, scratchy voice
- Mild throat irritation or coughing after use
- A slight shaking or tremor, typically in the hands
- Headache or mild dizziness
Serious Side Effects (Call a doctor right away):
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as skin hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and severe dizziness
- White patches inside your mouth or on your tongue (signs of oral thrush)
- Chest pain, a pounding heartbeat, or an irregular pulse
- Sudden, severe worsening of your breathing or wheezing immediately after inhaling the medicine
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- Rinse your mouth after each use: Always rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using your inhaler to help reduce the risk of developing a fungal infection (oral thrush) or hoarseness.
- Keep the mouthpiece covered: Replace the protective cap after every use to prevent dust, dirt, or other debris from entering the inhaler.
- Clean your inhaler regularly: Clean the plastic actuator and mouthpiece at least once a week according to the manufacturer's instructions, and allow all parts to dry completely before reassembling.
- Do not wash the metal canister: Never immerse or rinse the metal canister with water, as this may damage the inhaler or affect dose delivery.
- Monitor your remaining doses: Check the dose counter or keep track of the number of sprays used so you can refill your prescription before the inhaler is empty.
- Do not stop treatment abruptly: Continue using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate exactly as prescribed, even if you feel better, unless your healthcare provider advises you to stop or change your treatment.
Drug Interactions
- Beta-blockers: Heart or blood pressure medicines (like propranolol) can block the airway-opening effect of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate, causing your airways to narrow.
- Water tablets (diuretics): Taking these alongside Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate can increase the risk of low potassium levels in your blood, which can affect your muscles and heart rhythm.
- Antifungal and antiviral medicines: Certain strong medicines may increase the level of the protective steroid in your body, which can raise your risk of side effects.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionBeclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
safe if prescribedBeclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionBeclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate can be used in children over 4years of age if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid your breathing triggers: Identify and minimise exposure to triggers such as tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, pet dander, mould, or strong fragrances that may worsen your respiratory symptoms.
- Do not smoke: Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke whenever possible, as tobacco smoke damages the lungs and reduces the effectiveness of your respiratory treatment.
- Stay well-hydrated: Drink enough water throughout the day to help keep airway secretions thin and easier to clear from your lungs.
- Practice breathing exercises: Perform deep breathing or other lung exercises recommended by your healthcare professional to support lung function and improve breathing control.
- Monitor air quality: Check local air quality and pollen forecasts, and limit prolonged outdoor activities when pollution or allergen levels are high, especially if these trigger your symptoms.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: Asthma is a respiratory condition caused by hypersensitive airways, which become inflamed, swollen and filled with mucous, making breathing difficult. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, night cough, anxiety, blueing of the face, chest pressure, rapid breathing etc. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than two times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.
FAQs
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate is a combination medication used to treat asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition caused by hypersensitive airways, which become inflamed, swollen and filled with mucous, making breathing difficult. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate works by relaxing the airways and reducing mucosal inflammation, thereby easing the free flow of air and facilitating breathing.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate may cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth. It is not necessary for everyone taking Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate to experience this side effect. However, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate every time to avoid such side effects.
To treat your condition effectively, continue using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate.
No, Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate should be used with caution in patients with osteoporosis (low bone density resulting in weak and brittle bones) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis before taking Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.
Sometimes, Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate may produce an unpleasant taste; if this occurs, gargle your mouth with water or drink some water.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate may cause common side effects such as thrush, hoarseness of voice, and headache. These side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate may interact with beta-blockers, diuretics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (used to treat depression), digitalis glycosides (such as digoxin), and antiviral medications (such as cobicistat or ritonavir). Please let your doctor know if you are taking any of these medications before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the medication out of reach of children.
If you miss a dose of the Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once to make up for a missed dose.
Taking a higher dose of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate than recommended is not necessarily more effective and may increase the risk of side effects, including thrush, hoarseness, body tremors, and headaches. Please follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate may cause dizziness as a side effect. This may occur due to the bronchodilator effect of its ingredient, levosalbutamol sulfate. If you feel dizzy after using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate, avoid driving or operating machinery. If dizziness persists, please consult your doctor.
You should only use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+levosalbutamol Sulphate during pregnancy or breastfeeding if your doctor determines that the medical benefits outweigh the risks. Talk to your doctor to evaluate your options and find the safest treatment plan for you and your baby.
If you notice that your breathing symptoms are worsening or that you need to use your inhaler more frequently, do not increase your dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately to have your lung health and inhaler technique evaluated.
Yes, but you must do so with caution. Because one of the active components can temporarily increase your heart rate and blood pressure, your doctor will need to monitor your heart health closely while you use this medicine.
Many inhalers come with a built-in dose counter that shows how many sprays are left. If yours does not, you should track your doses carefully from the day you start using it, and talk to your pharmacist to ensure you get a replacement before it runs empty.
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