Difizma Capsule
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Product introduction
Difizma Capsule is a combination of three medicines. It relieves the symptoms of uncontrolled asthma in adult patients. It also relieves inflammation (swelling) and relaxes the muscles in the airways, thereby making breathing easier.`
Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use this medicine. 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 keep taking it even if you don't have any symptoms; that means it’s working. If you stop taking it, your symptoms may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your rescue inhaler. To get the benefit from this medicine, make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it won’t work.
The most common side effects include exacerbation of asthma, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache. You can prevent some of these side effects by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler.
Before taking Difizma Capsule, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that they can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Your doctor will tell you how often you need to use this medicine. 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 keep taking it even if you don't have any symptoms; that means it’s working. If you stop taking it, your symptoms may get worse. This medicine should not be used to relieve sudden shortness of breath. If sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your rescue inhaler. To get the benefit from this medicine, make sure you get your inhaler technique right, otherwise, it won’t work.
The most common side effects include exacerbation of asthma, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache. You can prevent some of these side effects by rinsing your mouth and throat with water or brushing your teeth after using your inhaler.
Before taking Difizma Capsule, tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that they can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Difizma Capsule
Benefits of Difizma Capsule
In Treatment of Asthma
Difizma Capsule helps in the management of uncontrolled asthma by improving lung function. This reduces exacerbations and provides better symptomatic control. This medicine is safe and effective in adults. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised by your doctor.
Side effects of Difizma Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Difizma
- Aggravation of asthma
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Headache
How to use Difizma Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Difizma Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Difizma Capsule works
Difizma Capsule is a combination of glycopyrronium, indacaterol, and mometasone. Glycopyrronium belongs to a class of medications called anticholinergics. It works by decreasing the secretions in the airways. Indacaterol works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs. Mometasone works by calming down the immune system. This, in turn, decreases the swelling in respiratory passages and lungs enabling easier breathing. It also stops symptoms such as wheezing and coughing.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Difizma Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Difizma Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Difizma Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Difizma Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Difizma Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Difizma Capsule is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Difizma Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Difizma Capsule is recommended.
What if you forget to take Difizma Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Difizma Capsule, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
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No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Rinse your mouth or gargle with water after using Difizma Capsule to reduce the risk of mouth infection.
- Monitor blood glucose as advised by your doctor while using Difizma Capsule, since it may increase your blood sugar level.
- Difizma Capsule should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems or other symptoms of asthma. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse straightaway.
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
- Do not discontinue the use of Difizma Capsule without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I smoke if I have been prescribed Difizma Capsule?
No, you should not smoke while taking Difizma Capsule. Smoking irritates the lungs. This medicine may make breathing more difficult, especially in asthma patients. Take advice from your doctor if you are finding it hard to avoid smoking.
Can Difizma Capsule be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks?
No, you should use Difizma Capsule every day and not only when you have breathing problems or other symptoms of asthma. This will ensure that it controls your asthma properly. Do not use this medicine to relieve a sudden attack of breathlessness or wheezing.
Being a diabetic, what should I remember while taking Difizma Capsule?
Although this medicine has not been studied in patients with diabetes, it is advised to inform your doctor before starting treatment with Difizma Capsule.
Do I still need to take Difizma Capsule even when I am feeling better?
Yes, it is advisable to use this medicine for as long as your doctor prescribes. It will only be effective as long as you are using it. Do not stop using it unless your doctor advises you to, even if you feel better, as your symptoms may worsen.
How much Difizma Capsule is recommended for inhalation?
The usual dose is the content of one capsule of Difizma Capsule each day. You only need to use the medicine once a day. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
What if my symptoms do not improve even after using Difizma Capsule?
If your asthma is not getting better, or if it gets worse after you have started using Difizma Capsule, talk to your doctor.
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- Indacaterol, glycopyrronium and mometasone furoate [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Barcelona, Spain: Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; 2020. [Accessed 10 Mar. 2023]. (online) Available from:
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