This medicine works by relaxing and opening the blocked air passages leading to the lungs. It improves the amount of air flow to the lungs and makes breathing easier.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s
Shaking and trembling of arms and feet severe
Irregular heartbeat severe
Coughing
Difficulty in breathing severe
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet severe
Skin rash and spotting severe
Agitation and anxiety
Headache
Muscle pain and cramps
Sleep disturbances
Difficulty in passing urine
Uses of Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s
What is it prescribed for?
Bronchospasm
This medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of bronchospasm such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc. in bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc.
Bronchitis
This medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of bronchitis where the walls of the airways swell, making breathing very difficult.
Emphysema
This medicine is used to treat emphysema, a lung disease that involves damage to the walls of the air sacs (alveoli) of the lung causing shortness of breath.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 5 minutes of inhalation. Upon oral administration, the effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes.
Duration of Effect
This medicine remains effective for 3-6 hours. The inhalation forms remain effective for a lesser duration in comparison with the oral forms.
Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of use before using this medicine.
Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of this medicine is necessary.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s or any other component present along with it.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits of use before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established. Your doctor may ask you to discontinue breastfeeding if the use of this medicine is necessary.
General Warnings
Other medicines
Report the use of all medications including herbs and supplements to the doctor before receiving Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s.
Other diseases
Report the past/present incidence of all diseases including heart and blood vessels disorder, electrolyte imbalance, any disease associated with thyroid and other glands etc to the doctor. All the other conditions should be considered before therapy with this medicine is initiated.
Hypokalemia
Use of this medicine can cause a decrease in blood potassium levels and hence should be administered with caution in patients suffering from Hypokalemia.
Paradoxical bronchospasm
Use of this medicine has been associated with worsening of asthma symptoms in some instances. Contact your doctor immediately if breathing becomes more difficult after using this medicine. The use of Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s should stop immediately in such cases.
Excessive use
It is recommended to use this medicine in prescribed quantities only as excessive use may cause some severe adverse effects and may prove fatal in some cases.
Milk protein allergy
This medicine should not be used in patients who have a history of allergy to milk proteins.
Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include dry mouth, shaking, chest pain, increased heart rate, convulsions, and fainting.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines
Amitriptyline moderate
Atenolol moderate
Ketoconazole moderate
Mifepristone severe
Propranolol severe
Xylometazoline moderate
Furosemide moderate`
Hydrochlorothiazide moderate
Formoterol moderate
Azithromycin moderate
Insulin and other anti diabetic medicines moderate
Disease interactions
moderate
Use of this medicine has been associated with an increase in heart rate and changes in blood pressure. It should be used with caution in patients with an active or historic case of heart disease. Patients should also be screened for the risk factors of heart disease before starting the treatment course.
moderate
Use of this medicine has been associated with a mild to moderate rise in blood sugar levels in most patients. Hence, caution should be exercised if the patient is diabetic.
moderate
Use of this medicine has been associated with a decrease in blood potassium levels. It should be used with caution in patients having a disorder where potassium levels in the body are imbalanced.
moderate
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with seizure disorders as the risk of increased frequency and severity of convulsions are significantly high.
moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of normal kidney function. The dose should be selected very carefully and the kidney function should be monitored on a regular basis.
Food interactions
This medicine should be used with caution if you use mineral oil (castor oil) as a laxative. The risk of adverse effects are significantly high and hence usage should be reported before starting the treatment course with Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s.
General Instructions
Take Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s exactly as prescribed. The prescribed dose form, frequency, and duration of uptake are specific as per your needs. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities or for longer than recommended. Contact your doctor if no visible improvements in symptoms are observed after use.
Other details
To be taken on an empty stomach
To be taken as instructed by doctor
Does not cause sleepiness
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Additional Information:
what are the adverse effects of Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s?
Fine tremor, nervous tension, headache, peripheral vasodilatation. Hoarseness, candidiasis of the mouth and throat.
What happens if I miss a dose of Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s?
Adults: 200-400 mcg for persistent symptoms up to 4 times daily. Children: Over 5 yr, 200 mcg for persistent symptoms up to 4 times daily.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Breavent Rotacapsules 200 mcg 30?s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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