Deriform 12mcg Respicap belongs to the class of 'bronchodilators', primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes) and emphysema (shortness of breath). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. 

Deriform 12mcg Respicap consists of Formoterol that belongs to the class of bronchodilators. It is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Formoterol makes breathing easier by widening the airways. It is also used to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Deriform 12mcg Respicap based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Deriform 12mcg Respicap include nausea, shakiness (tremor), headache, dizziness, dry mouth, stomach upset, tiredness, trouble sleeping, and hoarseness (abnormal voice changes). Most of these side effects of Deriform 12mcg Respicap do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Deriform 12mcg Respicap will not work as a rescue inhaler for sudden severe symptoms of asthma. Brief your medical history to doctor if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), aneurysm (swelling of an artery), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), overactive thyroid, seizure (fits), metabolism problems like ketoacidosis, and diabetes before taking Deriform 12mcg Respicap. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding before starting Deriform 12mcg Respicap. Deriform 12mcg Respicap may cause shakiness and dizziness that can affect your driving ability; hence drive only when you are alert. Limit alcohol intake to prevent worsening of side effects. Deriform 12mcg Respicap is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Deriform 12mcg Respicap is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Deriform 12mcg Respicap consists of Formoterol. It is a long-acting β₂ agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Deriform 12mcg Respicap improves pulmonary function and effectively treats wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing.

• Nausea
• Shakiness (tremor)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Stomach upset
• Tiredness
• Trouble sleeping
• Hoarseness (abnormal voice changes)

Before taking Deriform 12mcg Respicap, let your doctor know if you have a history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia, aneurysm, pheochromocytoma, overactive thyroid, seizure (fits), metabolism disorders (ketoacidosis), and diabetes. Bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause hypokalaemia; therefore, they should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects. Deriform 12mcg Respicap may cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor if you already have diabetes before using Deriform 12mcg Respicap. Please let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Deriform 12mcg Respicap may cause shakiness and dizziness that can affect your driving ability; hence drive only when you are alert. Limit alcohol intake to prevent worsening of side effects. Deriform 12mcg Respicap is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Deriform 12mcg Respicap may interact with antidepressants (moclobemide, amitriptyline, imipramine), Parkinson's medicines (selegiline, levodopa), water pills, blood pressure medicines, antibiotics (erythromycin), corticosteroids (prednisolone), respiratory drugs (theophylline, aminophylline), and thyroid medicines (levothyroxine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may cause a rise in blood pressure leading to heart diseases. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Deriform 12mcg Respicap should be cautiously used if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia, aneurysm, pheochromocytoma, ketoacidosis, and diabetes.

• MOCLOBEMIDE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• SELEGILINE
• LEVODOPA
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• PREDNISOLONE
• THEOPHYLLINE
• AMINOPHYLLINE
• LEVOTHYROXINE

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Deriform 12mcg Respicap.

• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma severe.

• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.

• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

• It is advised to undergo a blood examination to keep a check on your potassium levels since Deriform 12mcg Respicap can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).

• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Deriform 12mcg Respicap since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause low blood glucose levels.

• Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Deriform 12mcg Respicap so that your insulin or other diabetic medication can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.

Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. 

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. The most common COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. Chronic Bronchitis is a lung disease associated with inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.