Oxis Turbuhaler
Oxis Turbuhaler is an inhaler containing formoterol, which helps you breathe easier by relaxing your airway muscles and is used to treat asthma and COPD.
How to Use
Dosage
For asthma or COPD, adults typically take 1 inhalation once or twice daily; children aged 6-17 typically take 1 inhalation once or twice daily for asthma.
Method
Inhale deeply through the mouthpiece after twisting the turquoise grip until it clicks to load a dose; exhale gently before and after use, and do not breathe into the inhaler.
Adults with asthma should not exceed 6 inhalations in 24 hours (max 3 at once). Adults with COPD should not exceed 4 inhalations in 24 hours (max 2 at once). Children with asthma should not exceed 4 inhalations in 24 hours (max 1 at once).
Possible Side Effects
- •Tremor or shaking
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Palpitations (pounding heart)
- •Sleep problems
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Allergic reactions (like rash, itching, sudden wheezing)
- •Low blood potassium
- •Increased blood sugar
- •Taste disturbances (unpleasant taste)
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain or tightness
- •Restlessness, agitation
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to formoterol or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, thyroid problems, low blood potassium, or severe liver disease.
- Contact your doctor immediately if your breathing worsens, you feel chest tightness, your usual dose is insufficient, or you use the medicine more often than prescribed.
- Stop using the inhaler and seek medical attention immediately if you experience sudden wheezing or difficulty breathing right after using it.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)