Odihale 100 Respicaps belongs to the class of medicines called respiratory stimulants. It treats asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Asthma is a severe long-term health condition occurring due to the narrowing and swelling of the bronchial airways in the lungs, thus causing difficulty in breathing. Symptoms may include shortness of breath or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a group of long-term lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes) causing restricted airways. Odihale 100 Respicaps helps reduce symptoms of asthma and COPD.

Odihale 100 Respicaps contains Fluticasone Furoate (an inhaled corticosteroid) and Vilanterol (long-acting beta-agonists—LABA). Vilanterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and opening the airways of the lungs. Fluticasone Furoate inhibits the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions, thus providing relief from sneezing, shortness of breath, or wheezing.

Odihale 100 Respicaps is for inhalation use only. It should be used as your doctor advises. Your doctor will recommend the dose and duration of medicine based on your condition. Odihale 100 Respicaps may cause specific side effects such as sore throat, sneezing, headache, cough, low fever, chest tightness, stuffy nose, a fungal infection in the mouth, nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, nervousness, or vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Odihale 100 Respicaps should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. This medicine should be avoided in patients with life-threatening conditions of asthma or COPD. Inform your doctor if you have any other lung infections, glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, or kidney/liver problems or take any immunosuppressant medicines before taking this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting treatment with Odihale 100 Respicaps . If you experience severe difficulty breathing or wheezing while using Odihale 100 Respicaps , please consult your doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Odihale 100 Respicaps is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Odihale 100 Respicaps is a combination medicine that contains Fluticasone Furoate (inhaled corticosteroid) and Vilanterol (LABA). Vilanterol belongs to the class of bronchodilators that works by relaxing muscles and opening the airways of the lungs. Fluticasone Furoate works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammatory reactions. Odihale 100 Respicaps also helps reduce exacerbations in patients suffering from COPD.

• Headache
• Hoarse voice
• Cough
• Low fever
• Chest tightness
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Vomiting
• Fungal infection in the mouth

Odihale 100 Respicaps should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any other lung infections, glaucoma, cataracts, osteoporosis (weak bones), tuberculosis, kidney/liver disease, or if you are taking any immunosuppressant medicines, as it can lead to serious infections. Regular monitoring of potassium levels and blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Odihale 100 Respicaps . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting treatment with Odihale 100 Respicaps . Sometimes, this medicine may worsen asthma symptoms in some patients. If you experience severe difficulty in breathing or wheezing, please consult a doctor immediately so that alternative medicine may be prescribed. Odihale 100 Respicaps is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Odihale 100 Respicaps may interact with bronchodilators (salbutamol, aminophylline, theophylline), steroids (budesonide, prednisone, mometasone, beclomethasone), heart-related medicines (sotalol, digoxin, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine), 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: Odihale 100 Respicaps may interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit or its juice with Odihale 100 Respicaps as it may lead to severe adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, chest or lung 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 Odihale 100 Respicaps .

• OXYTOCIN
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• ATAZANAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• LEVODOPA
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• IMIPRAMINE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• BUDESONIDE
• PREDNISOLONE
• SALBUTAMOL
• AMINOPHYLLINE

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Avoid foods that increase the symptoms of Asthma and COPD, such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, bottled lemon, and lime.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Odihale 100 Respicaps and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.
• Avoid drinking alcohol to prevent the cause of side effects, if any.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

• Frequent blood tests may be required during treatment with Odihale 100 Respicaps to check for blood sugar levels and potassium levels.
• Use of Odihale 100 Respicaps is not recommended without first consulting a doctor.

Asthma: Asthma is a long-term serious health condition occurring due to the narrowing and swelling of the bronchial airways in the lungs, thus causing difficulty in breathing. The symptoms may include chest tightness, wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, and cough, especially at night. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): COPD is a group of long-term lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes) causing restricted airways. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath, or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing). It can occur due to smoking tobacco, and long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD.