Aerocort Rotacaps 100mcg

What Is Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg ?

Aerocort Rotacap a member of the group of drugs called short-acting beta-2 agonists. This medicine is used for the relief of asthma symptoms, but it can also be used to delay delivery in women undergoing premature labour. It is very useful for preventing asthma symptoms due to exercise and other conditions too.

Some of its side effects include feeling a bit shaky, headache, uneven heart beat, flushing, muscle cramps, irritation or dryness of the mouth and throat, low blood potassium levels, weakness, restlessness, dizziness, bronchospasm and lactic acidosis.

Aerocort Rotacap should be used with caution in those with severe asthma, heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, an overactive thyroid gland, infection of the lungs, arrhythmias, those who have intolerance to some sugars or those with low levels of potassium in their blood.

Aerocort Rotacap is usually used with a nebuliser or inhaler but is also available as an intravenous solution and a pill. Dosage is based on your age, gender, response to therapy, medical condition, and use of certain interacting medicines.

How To Use Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg ?

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How Dose work Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg ?

Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process.

How to take Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg ?

Inform your doctor if you have allergy to this drug, if you are pregnant, if you have or ever had an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, diabetes, or seizures.

Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to formoterol, budesonide, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.

• Status asthmaticus

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from status asthmaticus (a severe, acute asthma attack) as a first-line therapy since it is not effective in treating this condition.

Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg Dosage:

• Missed Dose

The missed dose should be inhaled as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

What Are The Side effects Of Aerocort Rotacaps 100 mcg ?

In addition to its intended effect, Aerocort Rotacap may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

• Electrolyte imbalance
• Redistribution/accumulation of body fat
• Bone degradation
• Increased risk of infection
• Muscle disorders
• Increased blood pressure
• Skin scar
• Altered bone growth
• Behavioural changes
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Cataract