Fluticasone Furoate 100mcg + Umeclidinium Bromide 62mg

Fluticasone Furoate 100mcg + Umeclidinium Bromide 62mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is prescribed for the regular, long-term management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a lung condition that causes breathlessness and cough.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Long-term maintenance treatment of COPD symptoms such as breathlessness, wheezing and cough
• Reducing the frequency of COPD flare-ups (exacerbations)
• Improving day-to-day lung function in patients with COPD

HOW IT WORKS

• Fluticasone Furoate is a corticosteroid that reduces swelling and inflammation inside the airways
• Umeclidinium Bromide is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles around the airways, making it easier to breathe
• Together they open the airways and keep inflammation under control over the long term

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not for sudden asthma attacks or sudden breathlessness (it is not a rescue inhaler)
• Not for treating chest infections, pneumonia or tuberculosis
• Not meant for occasional or as-needed use
• Not approved for children

How to Use Fluticasone Furoate 100mcg + Umeclidinium Bromide 62mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Use only by the inhalation route, with the specific device provided by your pharmacist
• Take one inhalation, once daily, at the same time every day, as prescribed by your doctor
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose or use it more often than advised
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after each use to reduce the chance of mouth/throat infections
• Learn the correct inhaler technique from your doctor or pharmacist before first use
• Do not stop suddenly even if you feel better; continue as long as your doctor advises

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it 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 cap closed when not in use
• Do not puncture, break or wash any part of the inhaler device
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard as per the labelled expiry or use-by period after opening

Fluticasone Furoate 100mcg + Umeclidinium Bromide 62mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Common cold or runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Back pain

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Urinary tract infection
• Sinus infection
• Joint pain
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Sudden worsening of breathlessness or wheezing right after using the inhaler
• Signs of allergic reaction such as rash, swelling of face/lips/tongue, or difficulty breathing
• Blurred vision, eye pain or seeing halos around lights (possible glaucoma)
• Difficulty passing urine
• Signs of pneumonia such as fever, chills, and increased mucus
• Irregular heartbeat, chest pain, or fainting

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

Fluticasone Furoate 100mcg + Umeclidinium Bromide 62mg — Safety Information and Precautions

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

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium bromide, milk proteins, or any other ingredient in the inhaler
• Need immediate relief from a sudden asthma or breathing attack
• Have severe milk protein allergy (some inhaler powders contain lactose)

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye
• Have an enlarged prostate or difficulty passing urine
• Have heart disease, irregular heartbeat, or high blood pressure
• Have tuberculosis, chest infections, or a weakened immune system
• Have liver disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have osteoporosis or a history of bone fractures

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other medicines containing similar bronchodilators (LAMA/LABA) — avoid duplicate use
• Ketoconazole and other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (can increase steroid side effects)
• Beta-blockers
• Other anticholinergic medicines
• Diuretics (water tablets), as combined use may affect potassium levels

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 attacks; keep a rescue inhaler as advised by your doctor.

How long does it take to work?

It starts working within a few hours but full benefit for COPD symptoms may take several days to weeks of regular use.

Can I stop using it once I feel better?

• No, stopping suddenly can cause symptoms to worsen; continue as prescribed and consult your doctor before making changes.
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