Innovair
Innovair is an inhaler with two medicines that help you breathe better by easing and preventing symptoms of asthma and COPD, like shortness of breath and coughing.
Form
inhalaatiosumute, liuos
Strength
100 / 6 mikrog / annos
Active Ingredient
Beclometasone dipropionate
Manufacturer
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.P.A
How to Use
Dosage
For asthma, usually 1-2 puffs twice a day. For COPD, usually 2 puffs twice a day.
Method
Inhale the medicine through your mouth into your lungs. Always rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth after each use to prevent a fungal infection in your mouth.
Important
Do not take more than 8 puffs in a 24-hour period, especially if you are using it for sudden symptoms.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections in the mouth and throat
- •Headache
- •Hoarseness or sore throat
- •Lung infection (pneumonia) in people with COPD, with symptoms like fever, chills, increased cough or mucus.
RARE
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat, or feeling your heart pound (palpitations).
- •Flu-like symptoms.
- •Asthma attack.
- •Nausea, changes in taste, dry mouth, stomach ache, or diarrhea.
- •Muscle pain or cramps, tremor (shaking), restlessness, dizziness, or hives.
- •Chest tightness, high or low blood pressure, or swelling of the skin or mucous membranes.
- •Shortness of breath, worsening asthma, or swelling of hands and feet.
- •Blurred vision.
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to its active ingredients or other asthma medications.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, liver or kidney problems, low potassium levels, or a tumor in your adrenal gland.
- Inform your doctor if you have tuberculosis or a viral or fungal infection in your lungs.
- If your breathing gets worse or you start wheezing right after using this medicine, stop immediately and contact your doctor.
- If you get signs of an allergic reaction like skin rash, itching, redness, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, contact your doctor right away.
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- Using high doses of inhaled corticosteroids for a long time can sometimes affect other parts of your body, like your adrenal glands or bones.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider possible systemic adverse effects with high doses. (updated 15.5.2023)