Fluticasone Propionate + Formoterol Fumarate
Indications
Asthma: Fluticasone Propionate + Formoterol Fumarate is a fixed-dose combination of Fluticasone Propionate and Formoterol Fumarate. It is used in the regular treatment of asthma where a combination product (an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting ß2 agonist) is appropriate. This covers patients who are not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and an "as required" inhaled short-acting ß2 agonist. It also covers patients who are already adequately controlled on both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting ß2 agonist. The Fluticasone Propionate 125 mcg and Formoterol Fumarate 5 mcg inhaler is for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above. COPD: Fluticasone Propionate + Formoterol Fumarate is recommended when a long-acting ß2 agonist/inhaled corticosteroid is indicated and the patient can't use another long-acting ß2 agonist/inhaled corticosteroid. For COPD, the Fluticasone Propionate 125 mcg and Formoterol Fumarate 5 mcg inhaler is for adults only.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
This Fluticasone Propionate + Formoterol Fumarate inhaler (a pressurised inhalation suspension) contains two active ingredients. Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, and steroids help to reduce swelling and inflammation in the lungs. Formoterol fumarate dihydrate belongs to a group called long-acting beta 2 agonists. These are long-acting bronchodilators, so they help the airways in your lungs stay open and make it easier for you to breathe. Used together, the two ingredients help to improve your breathing. You should use this medicine every day, as directed by your doctor or asthma nurse. It helps to prevent breathing problems such as asthma, and it helps to stop you becoming breathless and wheezy. It does not work, however, if you are already having an asthma attack, that is, if you are already breathless and wheezing. In that case you will need a fast acting "reliever" medicine such as salbutamol.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: There are limited data on the use of Fluticasone Propionate and Formoterol Fumarate in pregnant women. This is true whether the two medicines are used alone, used together from separate inhalers, or used as this fixed-dose combination in a single inhaler. Studies in animals have shown reproductive toxicity. The inhaler is not recommended during pregnancy. It should only be considered if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the fetus. If it is used, the lowest effective dose needed to maintain adequate asthma control should be given.
Breastfeeding: It is not known whether Fluticasone Propionate or Formoterol Fumarate passes into human breast milk. So a decision has to be made, either to stop breastfeeding or to stop or avoid the inhaler therapy. This should take into account the benefit of breastfeeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman.
Fertility: There are no data on the effects of this inhaler on fertility. In animal studies, the individual active substances did not affect fertility at clinically relevant doses.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.