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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:49 PM IST
ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is 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). It contains Salmeterol and Fluticasone propionate, which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Also, it stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby, provides relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort. It may cause side effect such as headache, stomach upset, dizziness, nervousness, vomiting, respiratory tract infection, fungal infection of the mouth, hoarseness of voice, sore throat, cough, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, and increased heart rate. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Zydus Cadila

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INHALATION

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About ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is 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.

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler combines two drugs: Salmeterol (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone propionate (corticosteroid). Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids that work by acting on the nasal lining's inner cells and stopping releasing certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby providing relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort.

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is for inhalation only. Take ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler by inhaling the number of puffs as your doctor advises. Your doctor will recommend how often you take ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headaches, stomach upset, dizziness, nervousness, vomiting, Respiratory tract infection, Fungal infection of the mouth, Hoarseness of voice, Sore throat, Cough, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, and Increased heart rate. Most of these side effects of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler or other ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler. ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Use of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may worsen asthma symptoms in some patients. If you experience severe difficulty breathing, please consult a doctor immediately to prescribe an alternative medicine. Your doctor will prescribe a short-acting inhaler to use during attacks. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lung infections, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler.

Uses of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler

Treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is a combination of two drugs: Salmeterol and Fluticasone propionate, which is used to treat asthma symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Salmeterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that relax muscles and widen the lungs' airways. Thus, it makes breathing easier. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids that work by acting on the nasal lining's inner cells and stopping the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby providing relief from sneezing, runny or blocked nose and sinus discomfort.

Directions for Use

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler should be used via inhalation with an inhaler. Your doctor or nurse will show you how to use the inhaler properly. Place the inhaler upright in your mouth and insert the mouthpiece between your teeth. Please do not bite it. When you begin to breathe in through your mouth, press the top of the inhaler to release a puff of air while continuing to inhale. After that, hold your breath. Remove the inhaler gently and hold your breath for as long as it feels comfortable. Breathe slowly out. If you require another puff, wait a minute before repeating the steps above. To avoid dust or fluff, close the mouthpiece with the cover after use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler

  • Low fever
  • Chest tightness
  • Fungal infection in the mouth
  • Sinus pain
  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Dizziness
  • Nervousness
  • Muscle and bone pain
  • Sleep problems
  • Vomiting or irregular heartbeat

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler or other ingredients. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler. ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Use of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may worsen asthma symptoms in some patients. If you experience severe difficulty breathing, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Contact your doctor if you have blurred vision or any other vision disturbances while taking ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may interact with bronchodilators (salbutamol, aminophylline, theophylline), steroids (budesonide, prednisone, mometasone, beclomethasone), heart-related medicines (sotalol, digoxin, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), drugs used to treat Hodgkin’s disease (procarbazine), water pills (furosemide), antibiotics (telithromycin, furazolidone, clarithromycin), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol), medicines to induce labour (oxytocin), antithyroid agent (levothyroxine), antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV medicines (atazanavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, cobicistat, saquinavir) and antiparkinson drug (levodopa).

Drug-Food Interactions: ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid grapefruit or its juice with ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler as it may lead to severe adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lungs infection, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, heart, liver or adrenal gland problems, inform your doctor before taking ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • LEVODOPA
  • PROCARBAZINE
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • SALBUTAMOL
  • DIGOXIN
  • SOTALOL
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PREDNISONE
  • BECLOMETASONE
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • ATENOLOL
  • OXYTOCIN
  • PHENELZINE
  • KETOCONAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice, as it may worsen asthma symptoms.

  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress and reduce an asthma attack risk.

  • Quit smoking may reduce the effectiveness of the ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler and irritate the lungs' worsening breathing problem.

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

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia), and medicines such as Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate can lower blood potassium level.

  • Be advised to carry an inhaler prescribed by your doctor to use in a sudden asthma attack.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult. The most common COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Emphysema: It is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath.

Chronic Bronchitis: A lung disease associated with inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler with alcohol is unknown. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Use ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler in patients with kidney problems, your doctor may adjust the dose as required. Please consult your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. However, please consult a doctor before giving ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler to children.

Country of origin

India

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Chemin De Nauwelette 1, 7170 Manage
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FAQs

ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is 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).
ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler contains salmeterol and Fluticasone propionate. Salmeterol works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Fluticasone propionate works by acting inside the nasal lining cells and stops the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Thereby relieving sneezing, runny or blocked nose, and sinus discomfort and making breathing easier.
No, you are not recommended to take sotalol with ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, sotalol may trigger asthma attacks or worsen breathing problems by narrowing airways. However, please consult a doctor before using other medication with a ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler.
Yes, the ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may cause fungal infection in the mouth as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, brush your teeth or rinse your mouth with water after using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler every time.
ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is a combination medicine used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) like emphysema(shortness of breath), and bronchitis(inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).
Yes, ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler contains corticosteroid (Fluticasone propionate) that helps in reducing inflammation in the airways by preventing the release of certain inflammatory chemicals. Thereby, it helps to control symptoms like shortness of breath, wheezing, and inflammation.
Rinse your mouth and/or brush your teeth after using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler to prevent oral infections such as thrush and hoarseness. Use ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler exactly as advised by the doctor to ensure that themedicine works properly in managing your symptoms. Consult the doctor before using other medicines during treatment with ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler to prevent unpleasant side effects.
You should not stop using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler even though you feel better. Stopping ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may worsen your symptoms. Continue using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler as prescribed by the doctor to get its full benefits.
ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is a controller medication. It is designed for long-term use to help control and prevent asthma and COPD symptoms rather than providing immediate relief during an acute attack.
Yes, ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler may increase heart rate. ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler contains formoterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), it opens airways by activating receptors in the lungs. But it can also activate receptors in the heart, which may cause palpitations or a quicker heartbeat in some people.Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
The side effects of ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler include nausea, low fever, vomiting or irregular heartbeat,stomach upset, nervousness, muscle and bone pain, sinus pain, sleep problems, chesttightness, vomiting or irregular heartbeat. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
No, ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler is not addictive. It is not a habit-forming medication.
No, ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler will not be more effective if taken more frequently. Increasing the dosage or frequency can increase the risk of side effects. So, take this medication as prescribed by the doctor.
If you miss a dose take ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Avoid taking two doses at once.
ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler should be inhaled by using an inhaler. Hold the inhaler upright and place the mouthpiece between your teeth without biting it. Begin to breathe slowly through your mouth. As you do, press down on the top of the inhaler to release a dose of the medication while continuing to inhale deeply. Once you have finished inhaling, remove the inhaler and hold your breath for as long as is comfortable. Then, breathe out slowly. If a second puff is needed, wait about one minute before repeating these steps. After use, close the mouthpiece with the cover to keep it clean and free from dust.
Consult the doctor before starting ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler if you are diabetic as the corticosteroid present in this medicine may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while using ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler.
ForAir 125 CFC free Inhaler can be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

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