Fortibec
Fortibec is an inhaler that helps you breathe easier by reducing lung inflammation and relaxing airway muscles to relieve and prevent symptoms of asthma and COPD.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, liuos
Strength
100 / 6 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Beclometasone dipropionate
Manufacturer
Orifarm Healthcare A/S
How to Use
Dosage
For asthma, typically 1-2 puffs twice daily or 1 puff in the morning and 1 in the evening; for COPD, 2 puffs in the morning and 2 in the evening.
Method
Inhale the medicine through your mouth. For asthma, it can be used daily and for sudden symptoms (up to 6 extra puffs if needed). Rinse your mouth with water after each use.
Important
For asthma, a maximum of 4 puffs daily (if using a separate rescue inhaler) or up to 8 puffs daily (if Fortibec is your only asthma inhaler, including for symptoms). For COPD, a maximum of 4 puffs daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections in the mouth and throat
- •Headache
- •Hoarseness
- •Sore throat
- •Pneumonia (fever, chills, cough, changes in mucus, shortness of breath) in COPD patients
RARE
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat)
- •Unusually fast or irregular heartbeat, changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG)
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Vaginal fungal infections
- •Sinus infection
- •Runny nose
- •Ear infection
- •Throat irritation
- •Cough with mucus
- •Asthma attack
- •Nausea
- •Altered or lost sense of taste
- •Burning sensation on lips, dry mouth
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Indigestion
- •Stomach upset
- •Diarrhea
- •Muscle pain and cramps
- •Facial redness
- •Increased blood flow in some body tissues
- •Excessive sweating
- •Tremor
- •Restlessness
- •Dizziness
- •Hives or rash
- •Changes in blood composition: decreased white blood cells, increased platelets, decreased potassium, increased blood sugar, increased insulin, free fatty acids, and ketones
- •Decreased cortisol in blood (in COPD patients)
- •Heart rhythm problems (in COPD patients)
- •Tightness in the chest, feeling of skipped heartbeats
- •Increase or decrease in blood pressure
- •Kidney inflammation
- •Swelling of skin and mucous membranes lasting several days
- •Shortness of breath, worsening asthma
- •Decreased platelets
- •Swollen hands and feet
- •Blurred vision
- •Adrenal gland problems (very rare with long-term high doses)
- •Bone density loss (very rare with long-term high doses)
- •Slowed growth in children and adolescents (very rare with long-term high doses)
- •Increased eye pressure (glaucoma) (very rare with long-term high doses)
- •Cataracts (very rare with long-term high doses)
- •Sleep problems (frequency unknown)
- •Depression or anxiety (frequency unknown)
- •Nervousness, agitation, or irritability (frequency unknown)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Fortibec if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- If your breathing gets worse or you start wheezing right after using the medicine, stop using Fortibec and get medical help immediately. Use your fast-acting rescue inhaler.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, liver or kidney disease, or if you have had tuberculosis or lung infections.
- Do not use Fortibec if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, unless specifically told to by your doctor.
- This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
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- Rinse your mouth with water after each use to reduce the risk of fungal infections in the mouth.