Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate
Information about Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate
Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate Uses
Formoterol+Glycopyrrolate is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
How Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate works
Formoterol is a bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic which works by decreasing the secretions in the airways. Together, they make breathing easier.
Common side effects of Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate
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
Available Medicine for Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate
ForglynZydus Cadila
₹84 to ₹4954 variant(s)
Unipuff FGUniza Healthcare LLP
₹2991 variant(s)
Glycoprl-FPristine Pearl Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹3201 variant(s)
Airz-FGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹349 to ₹5193 variant(s)
Glycoflo FLupin Ltd
₹3501 variant(s)
Glycohale-FCipla Ltd
₹115 to ₹3812 variant(s)
Expert advice for Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate
- Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate 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 Formoterol + Glycopyrrolate can lower potassium levels in blood.