LOFTAIR INHALER

Uses and Benefits of LOFTAIR INHALER (INDACATEROL 110MCG + GLYCOPYRROLATE 50MCG)

This medicine is used mainly for the long-term maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Long-term control of COPD symptoms like breathlessness, wheezing and cough
• Reducing the frequency of COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• Improving lung function and daily activity tolerance in COPD patients

HOW IT WORKS

• Indacaterol is a LABA that relaxes the muscles around the airways, keeping them open
• Glycopyrrolate is a LAMA that blocks certain nerve signals that cause airway muscles to tighten
• Together they provide more effective and longer-lasting airway opening than either alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not for sudden asthma attacks or acute breathlessness (it is not a rescue inhaler)
• Not approved for treating asthma alone
• Not to be used for quick relief of wheezing during an emergency

Side Effects of LOFTAIR INHALER (INDACATEROL 110MCG + GLYCOPYRROLATE 50MCG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Cough
• Nasal congestion or upper respiratory tract infection

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Muscle cramps
• Sore throat
• Urinary tract infection
• Dizziness

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Sudden worsening of breathing after using the inhaler (paradoxical bronchospasm)
• Chest pain, irregular or fast heartbeat
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat, severe rash or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Difficulty passing urine or severe eye pain, blurred vision or seeing halos (may indicate raised eye pressure)

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use LOFTAIR INHALER (INDACATEROL 110MCG + GLYCOPYRROLATE 50MCG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Use only by inhalation, through the specific inhaler device prescribed for this medicine
• Take it once daily at the same time each day, as prescribed by your doctor
• Do not swallow the capsule inside the inhaler device; it is meant to be inhaled as a powder
• Rinse your mouth with water after use to reduce dry mouth
• Do not use more often or in higher amounts than prescribed, even if breathing does not improve immediately
• This medicine is not for immediate relief of sudden breathlessness; keep a rescue inhaler as advised by your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, sunlight and moisture
• Keep the inhaler device and capsules in their original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard used devices and capsules as per the instructions on the pack or your pharmacist's advice

Safety Information and Precautions for LOFTAIR INHALER (INDACATEROL 110MCG + GLYCOPYRROLATE 50MCG)

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to indacaterol, glycopyrrolate, or any other ingredient in the formulation
• Have asthma without concurrent COPD (it is not indicated for asthma alone)
• Need a fast-acting inhaler for sudden breathing difficulty

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or high blood pressure
• Have glaucoma or eye pressure problems
• Have difficulty passing urine due to an enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction
• Have seizures, thyroid problems, or diabetes
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other medicines containing LABA or LAMA (avoid using together due to risk of overdose effects)
• Beta-blockers, which may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine
• Other anticholinergic medicines, which may increase side effects like dry mouth or urinary retention
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm or potassium levels
• Always inform your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbal products you are taking

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use this inhaler for sudden breathlessness?

No, this is a maintenance medicine and does not work fast enough for sudden symptoms; keep a rescue inhaler as advised by your doctor.

How long does it take to work?

It starts working within minutes but full benefit for COPD control develops over regular daily use; do not stop it suddenly without medical advice.

Can this medicine cure COPD?

• No, it does not cure COPD but helps control symptoms and reduce flare-ups when used regularly as prescribed.
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