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Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium
Information about Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium
Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium Uses
Ciclesonide+Formoterol+Tiotropium is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium works
Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium is a combination of three medicines: Ciclesonide, formoterol and tiotropium. Ciclesonide is a corticosteroid. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in body that are responsible for inflammation of the airways. Formoterol is a bronchodilator, while tiotropium is an anticholinergic. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium
Nausea1a, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Fungal infection of mouth, Respiratory tract infection, Sore throat, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Cough, Hoarseness of voice, Headache, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Available Medicine for Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium
TriohaleCipla Ltd
₹478 to ₹10293 variant(s)
TrimiumLupin Ltd
₹319 to ₹11002 variant(s)
ZovairSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹260 to ₹6245 variant(s)
Alveocic-FTPrecept Pharma Ltd
₹5211 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium
- Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium helps relieve symptoms of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as cough, wheez and breathlessness.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- Take it at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Very little amount of Ciclesonide + Formoterol + Tiotropium may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you don’t currently have any symptoms as that may cause your breathing problems to come back.