Forglyn Respicap
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Introduction of Forglyn Respicap
Forglyn Respicap is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by stopping the release of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling), thus relaxing the muscles in the airways.
Forglyn Respicap is a combination of two medicines: Forglyn Respicap1 and Forglyn Respicap2.
Forglyn Respicap is a combination of two medicines: Forglyn Respicap1 and Forglyn Respicap2.
Uses of Forglyn Respicap
Benefits of Forglyn Respicap
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Forglyn Respicap helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. 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 to by your doctor.
Side effects of Forglyn Respicap
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 Forglyn
- Indigestion
- High blood pressure
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Urinary retention
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased glucose level in blood
- Allergic reaction
- Sinus inflammation
- Inflammation of the nose
- Urinary tract infection
How to use Forglyn Respicap
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Forglyn Respicap.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Forglyn Respicap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Forglyn Respicap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Forglyn Respicap might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Forglyn Respicap might reduce milk production.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Forglyn Respicap
- Forglyn Respicap is a combination of two medicines that makes breathing easier for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels as low oxygen levels in the blood (hypoxia) and COPD medicines such as Forglyn Respicap can lower potassium levels in blood.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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Address: Zydus Tower, CTS No- 460/6 of Village Pahadi, Off I. B. Patel Road, Goregaon (East), Mumbai-400 063
Country of origin: India
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