Metrohaler 12 mcg/dose 30 capsules for inhalation
Composition
Each powder capsule for inhalation contains
Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 12 mcg
Auxiliary components
lactose monohydrate.
Properties
Beta-adrenomimetic. Acts primarily on β2-adrenergic receptors. It has a bronchodilator effect, relieves and prevents bronchospasm. Inhibits the release of histamine, leukotrienes and prostaglandin D2 from mast cells, basophils and sensitized cells of the bronchoalveolar tree.
Indications
Prevention and treatment of violations of bronchial patency in patients with bronchial asthma as an adjunct to therapy with inhaled GCS; prevention of bronchospasm caused by exercise, cold air or inhalation of allergens as an adjunct to inhaled GCS therapy; prevention and treatment of bronchial obstruction disorders in patients with COPD.
Method of administration and dosage
Applied by inhalation. The dosage regimen is set individually, depending on the indications, the severity of the disease, the patient’s age and the dosage form used.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to formoterol or other beta-adrenergic agonists; children’s age – depending on the dosage form; period of breastfeeding.
Precautionary measures
Formoterol is not intended for the relief of acute attacks of bronchial asthma.
Patients with bronchial asthma who require treatment with long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists should receive optimal supportive anti-inflammatory therapy (inhalation or oral corticosteroids), incl. and after the introduction of formoterol into the treatment regimen, even if they have a decrease in symptoms. If symptoms persist or an increase in doses of beta2-adrenergic agonists is required, this indicates an aggravation of the course of the underlying disease and the need to revise maintenance therapy.
Side effects
From the nervous system: often – tremor, headache; infrequently – dizziness, dysgeusia.
From the respiratory system: often – cough; infrequently – oropharyngeal irritation.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: infrequently – rash, hyperhidrosis.
From the musculoskeletal system: infrequently – muscle cramps, myalgia.
From the urinary system: rarely – nephritis.
Storage method
Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees in a dry place.
Package
The cardboard box contains 3 blisters of 10 capsules for inhalation, an inhaler, paper instructions.