“Foradil Combi” is a combined bronchodilating agent that is aimed at relieving inflammation and allergic reactions. In addition, it is beta-adrenergic, immunosuppressive. It is made in the form of capsules with a granular substance for inhalation. Foradil Combi (reviews confirm this) is an effective, but expensive drug of foreign manufacture.
Description
Formoterol belongs to the selective agonists of beta-adrenergic receptors, has a bronchodilating effect. The drug acts quickly, the effect persists for twelve hours after inhalation. If the medicine is used in therapeutic doses, the effect on the heart and blood vessels is minimal. “Foradil combi” (reviews about it in most cases are positive) prevents bronchospasm, which are caused by allergens inhaled by humans, as well as other provoking factors.
In patients with COPD, the drug provokes an almost instant onset of the bronchodilating effect, improving the quality of life. The therapeutic effect of the drug in patients with corticosteroids develops within ten days after the first dose. If you regularly use Foradil Combi (patient reviews confirm this), the severity of chronic pneumonia decreases, symptoms of bronchial asthma are relieved, and further development of the exacerbation of the disease does not occur.
“Foradil Combi” is produced in the form of capsules. The blister contains ten capsules with formoterol (12 mcg) and ten capsules with budesonide (200-400 mcg). Six blisters with capsules with formoterol and the same with budesonide. In the kit there is a device - an aerolizer.
Composition and indications
Find out what the “Foradil combi” includes (reviews below). One capsule tablet contains the active substance - formoterol fumarate dihydrate and budesonide (12 μg), as well as an additional component - lactose monohydrate (25 mg), the outer shell of gelatin is 49 mg. “Foradil Combi” is an anti-inflammatory drug with bronchodilator properties. Prescribe a medication for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
When the drug cannot be used
In what cases is Foradil Combi contraindicated? The instructions and reviews say that it is unacceptable to use this medicine if it is observed:
- hypersensitivity to the drug, any substance in the composition;
- open pulmonary tuberculosis;
- lactose allergy;
- rare hereditary diseases;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption.
In addition, you can not give medicine to children under six years of age. With caution, Foradil Combi should be taken by patients with coronary heart disease, conduction and rhythm disturbances, heart and vascular diseases, hypertension, thyroticosycosis, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Instructions for use
In the reviews of “Foradil Combi” it is said that the medicine is prescribed only by the attending physician. Use it inhalation using the aerolizer, which is included. The package also contains budesonide and formoterol preparations. These are capsules containing powder for inhalation. The medicine is usually prescribed in minimal doses, taking into account the specifics of the body.
Adults should take a dose of 10-25 mcg formoterol twice a day. It is not worth exceeding the recommended dosage. A dose of budesonide for adults is prescribed 350-750 mcg twice a day. If bronchial asthma worsens, then budesonide is prescribed at 1,600 mcg per day in 2-4 doses. For children over six years, the permissible amount of formoterol is 12 mcg twice a day, the maximum is 24 mcg. Budesonide should not be prescribed to children.
Mild asthma is treated, starting with a dose of 250 mcg per day. The amount of budesonide is 100-200 mcg twice a day, if necessary, it is increased to 800 mcg.
Analogs
Does Foradil Combi have any analogues? The reviews say that there are cheaper drugs that are similar in effect to the medication in question. These include Ipramol Steri-Neb (solution) - the price is from 790 rubles. This is a bronchodilator drug that is available in the UK. It consists of two active substances - salbutamol and ipratropium bromide. The tool eliminates cramps. He is prescribed one capsule three to four times a day. Salmecort, Seretid Multidisk, Seretid aerosol, Symbicort Turbuhaler are also related to the analogues of the drug under consideration.
Which medicine to prefer depends on the individual picture of the disease, the characteristics of the body, concomitant ailments. For example, Symbicort Turbuhaler (price from 250 rubles) is a medicine from Sweden, its active substance repeats Foradil Combi. Prescribe the drug for lung diseases, bronchial asthma. The tool is good because it reduces swelling of the mucous membrane, sputum production, relaxes the muscles of the bronchi.
Reviews
Foradil Combi is an expensive drug from a foreign manufacturer. In a pharmacy, its cost is more than 1,000 rubles. The advantages include undoubted effectiveness, in addition, the medicine does not need to be stored at a certain temperature. “Foradil Combi” provides quick assistance, you get the effect right away. The medicine is called "salvation for asthmatics." The capsules are transparent, so the amount of the drug is visible. The medication relieves an asthma attack. It helps if applied on time. Of the disadvantages:
- expensive;
- can not always be found on sale;
- some patients are unhappy with an inconvenient inhaler;
- there are adverse reactions;
- voluminous, uncomfortable to carry;
- the aerolizer does not work well.
However, it is a high-quality, safe and effective medication for asthmatics.