Foratec Respules 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. 

Foratec Respules 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 Foratec Respules based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Foratec Respules include nausea, shakiness (tremor), headache, dizziness, dry mouth, stomach upset, tiredness, trouble sleeping, and hoarseness (abnormal voice changes). Most of these side effects of Foratec Respules do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Foratec Respules 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 Foratec Respules . Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant or currently breastfeeding before starting Foratec Respules . Foratec Respules 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. Foratec Respules is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Foratec Respules is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Foratec Respules 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. Foratec Respules improves pulmonary function and effectively treats wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing.

Respule is a small plastic container containing a solution. Twist off the top of the Respule and squeeze the solution into the nebuliser. This solution is made into a fine mist to breathe in. Inhale the medicine through the nebuliser's mouthpiece.

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

Before taking Foratec Respules , 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. Foratec Respules 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 Foratec Respules . Please let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Foratec Respules 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. Foratec Respules is not recommended for children below five years of age.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Foratec Respules 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: Foratec Respules 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 Foratec Respules .
• 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 Foratec Respules can cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia).
• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Foratec Respules since bronchodilators like Formoterol can cause low blood glucose levels.
• Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Foratec Respules 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.