Aforbe
Aforbe is an inhaler for adults with asthma that contains two medicines to make breathing easier by reducing lung swelling and relaxing airways, preventing symptoms like shortness of breath and wheezing.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, liuos
Strength
200 / 6 mikrog /annos
Active Ingredient
Beclometasone dipropionate
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Take 2 puffs twice a day.
Method
Inhale the medicine through your mouth as instructed by your doctor. Remove the cap, breathe out slowly, place the mouthpiece in your mouth, press the inhaler while breathing in deeply, then hold your breath.
Important
Do not take more than 4 puffs in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections in the mouth and throat
- •Headache
- •Hoarseness
- •Sore throat
RARE
- •Pounding heart, unusually fast heartbeat, and irregular heart rhythm
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG)
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Sinus inflammation
- •Runny nose
- •Ear infection
- •Throat irritation
- •Cough and cough with phlegm
- •Asthma attack
- •Vaginal yeast infections
- •Nausea
- •Changes in taste or loss of taste
- •Burning sensation in the lips
- •Dry mouth
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach upset
- •Diarrhea
- •Muscle pain and cramps
- •Redness of face and throat
- •Increased blood flow in some body tissues
- •Excessive sweating
- •Tremor or shaking
- •Restlessness
- •Dizziness
- •Hives or rash
- •Changes in blood counts like decreased white blood cells, increased platelets, low potassium, high blood sugar, and increased insulin, fatty acids, and ketone bodies
- •Pneumonia
- •Decreased cortisol levels in the blood
- •Heart rhythm disorders
- •Tightness in the chest
- •Feeling of missed heartbeats
- •Decreased blood pressure
- •Kidney inflammation
- •Swelling of skin and mucous membranes lasting several days
- •Shortness of breath
- •Worsening of asthma
- •Decreased platelet count
- •Swelling of hands and feet
- •Adrenal gland problems
- •Bone thinning
- •Slowed growth in children and teenagers
- •Increased eye pressure (glaucoma)
- •Cataracts
- •Blurred vision
- •Sleep problems
- •Depression or anxiety
- •Nervousness
- •Feeling agitated or irritable
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- If your breathing suddenly worsens or you start wheezing right after using the inhaler, stop and use your rescue inhaler. Contact a doctor immediately.
- Tell your doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction like skin rash, itching, redness, or swelling of your face, eyes, lips, or throat.
- Rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after each use to prevent fungal infections in your mouth or throat.
- This medicine is not for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
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- Do not increase your dose without talking to your doctor first.
- Always carry your fast-acting rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other eye problems.
- The inhaler is a pressurized container. Do not expose it to temperatures over 50°C (122°F) or puncture it.