Can you overdose on DuoResp Spiromax?
If DuoResp Spiromax therapy has to be withdrawn due to overdose of the formoterol component of the medicinal product, provision of appropriate inhaled corticosteroid therapy must be considered.
How do you use DuoResp Spiromax 160 micrograms 4.5 micrograms?
Breathe: Place the mouthpiece between the teeth with the lips closed around the mouthpiece, do not bite the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Breathe in forcefully and deeply through the mouthpiece. Remove the Spiromax from mouth and hold the breath for 10 seconds or as long as comfortable for the patients.
Is Spiromax inhaler a steroid?
The two active substances in DuoResp Spiromax are well known and are present in several medicines used to treat asthma and COPD, either alone or in combination with other medicines. Budesonide belongs to a group of anti-inflammatory medicines known as corticosteroids.
Is DuoResp Spiromax 160 used for severe asthma?
DuoResp Spiromax is indicated for use in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older only. Your doctor has prescribed this medicine to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How often can I take DuoResp Spiromax?
The usual dose is 1-2 inhalations twice a day. DUORESP SPIROMAX 400/12 is recommended only for patients who need a higher daily dose. The usual dose is 2 inhalations twice a day. Your doctor may also tell you to take 1 inhalation twice a day, if your asthma has been under control.
Is DuoResp Spiromax the same as Symbicort?
DuoResp Spiromax 160/4.5 and DuoResp Spiromax 320/9 are therapeutically equivalent to Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 and Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12, respectively.
Is DuoResp Spiromax a dry powder inhaler?
DuoResp Spiromax 160micrograms / dose / 4.5micrograms / dose dry powder inhaler (Teva UK Ltd) 120 dose.
How much does DuoResp Spiromax cost?
DuoResp Spiromax 160micrograms/dose / 4.5micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler (Teva UK Ltd)
| Active ingredients | Size | Drug tariff price |
|---|---|---|
| Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 microgram per 1 dose Budesonide 200 microgram per 1 dose | 120 | £28.00 |
Is DuoResp Spiromax a LABA?
Asthma and COPD patients were receiving a fixed-dose combination of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting β2-agonist (LABA), delivered via various inhalers including DuoResp Spiromax.