Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate
About Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate
Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate is primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate contains glycopyrrolate, formoterol fumarate, and fluticasone propionate. It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. This makes breathing easier.
Some people may experience headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, chest tightness, dry mouth, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate, as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.
Uses of Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate
Medicinal Benefits
When used as prescribed, Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate may offer the following benefits:
For Asthma:
- Reduces airway inflammation, relaxes bronchial muscles, and opens airways to provide triple-action control.
- Helps avoid asthma symptoms like coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath.
- Gradually makes breathing easier by improving lung function and airflow.
- Reduces asthma episodes and symptoms at night when taken as directed on a regular basis.
- Helps patients with moderate to severe asthma who are not able to control their condition with single or dual medication achieve better long-term asthma control.
For COPD:
- Helps relieve symptoms of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
- Improves airflow in the lungs, making breathing easier.
- Reduces coughing, mucus buildup, and breathlessness, enhancing daily activity tolerance.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Place the capsule in the capsule chamber of the inhaler. Hold the inhaler with the mouthpiece downwards. Put the mouthpiece between your teeth and seal your lips around it. Then, press down the inhaler once to release the medication. Breathe in slowly and hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Breathe out slowly.
- Check the label for directions before using these capsules.
- Do not swallow the capsule. Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate is for inhalation only.
Storage
Side Effects of Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Stuffy nose
- Chest tightness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
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Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate.
- Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate is not recommended for children below 1 year of age.
- If you experience severe difficulty in breathing, please consult a doctor immediately so that an alternative medicine may be prescribed.
- Contact your doctor if you have blurred vision or any other vision disturbances while taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate.
- Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate, as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate may interact with certain medicines and either increase side effects:
- Bronchodilators (salbutamol, aminophylline)
• Potential effect: May increase the risk of tremors, hypokalemia (low potassium levels). - Water pills (furosemide)
• Potential effect: May cause increased risk of hypokalemia (low potassium levels). - Drugs used for hypertension (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol)
• Potential effect: May reduce the effect of Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate and cause side effects. - Antidepressants (amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine)
• Potential effect: May cause cardiovascular effects like increased blood pressure and palpitations.
Drug-Food Interaction: Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate may interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit or its juice with Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate as it may lead to severe adverse effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate, as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Chest or lungs infection
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood)
- Glaucoma/Cataracts
- Osteoporosis (weak bones)
- Liver/kidney problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorThe interaction of Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorGlycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
safe if prescribedGlycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionUse Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionUse Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
consult your doctorGlycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate to children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Healthy eating habits:
- To promote lung health, eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
- Reduce your intake of processed and salty foods, which can exacerbate dyspnea and fluid retention.
- Steer clear of items that cause bloating or acidity because a full stomach can make breathing difficult.
- To keep mucus thin and simpler to remove, drink enough water.
- Caffeine and alcohol should be avoided, as they can exacerbate palpitations and dehydration.
Lifestyle modifications:
- Give up smoking because it makes managing asthma and COPD much more difficult.
- Steer clear of triggers, including smoking, dust, chilly air, and harsh smells.
- To lessen symptom flare-ups, limit stress and get enough sleep.
Physical activity:
- Engage in regular light-to-moderate activity, such as walking or cycling, to enhance breathing.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times 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 asthma treatment includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).
FAQs
Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate belongs to the class of respiratory stimulants primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), such as shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).
Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Also, it stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose, sinus discomfort and makes breathing easier.
Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene and suck on sugarless candy. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take sotalol with Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, sotalol may trigger asthma attacks or worsen breathing problems by narrowing airways. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate as it may cause adverse effects such as muscle cramps, headache, high or low blood pressure, fits, severe chest pain, dry mouth, difficulty in sleeping, loss of appetite, nausea, tiredness, shaking or light-headedness. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate, please consult a doctor immediately.
You are not recommended to stop taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate, please consult your doctor.
Glycopyrrolate+formoterol Fumarate+fluticasone Propionate does not relieve a sudden asthma attack. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.
