ForAir 100 Respicap

ForAir 100 Respicap is a prescription asthma medicine in capsule form that contains salmeterol and fluticasone propionate, with the labeled strength of 100 mcg fluticasone propionate plus salmeterol as provided by the manufacturer. It combines a long-acting beta2-agonist (salmeterol) with an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone propionate) to help control and prevent asthma symptoms. ForAir 100 Respicap is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma, not for sudden breathing attacks. Each strip/box contains 10 capsules made by Zydus Healthcare, India.

How it works: Salmeterol relaxes the muscles around your airways so air can move in more easily, while fluticasone propionate reduces inflammation and swelling inside the lungs. In capsule form, the medicine is inhaled into the airways to help prevent wheeze, chest tightness, and shortness of breath over time.

ForAir 100 Respicap is a lower-fluticasone strength than some sibling products such as ForAir 250 Respicap and ForAir 500 Novocart Inhaler, so it may suit patients who need controller therapy but do not need a higher steroid dose. Because this is a capsule form, it is intended for inhalation use with the proper device, and a doctor may choose it when they want a specific maintenance dose rather than a stronger inhaler strength.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of asthma symptoms
• Control of wheezing and chest tightness
• Long-term reduction of airway inflammation
• Help in keeping asthma under control when used regularly

• Use ForAir 100 Respicap only with the inhalation device recommended by your doctor; do not swallow the capsule.
• Open the capsule only when you are ready to inhale the dose.
• Inhale the full contents as directed, then breathe out away from the device.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit after use to lower the risk of oral thrush.
• Take it at the same times each day if your doctor prescribes regular use.
• Do not use it for sudden asthma attacks; keep a rescue inhaler for fast relief if prescribed.

Each ForAir 100 Respicap capsule provides the labeled 100 strength of fluticasone propionate with salmeterol as indicated on the pack. The exact frequency, maximum daily use, and total number of capsules per day must be set by the prescribing doctor based on age, symptom control, and prior treatment. This is a maintenance dose capsule, and it should not be increased or used more often unless your clinician tells you to do so.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Throat irritation
• Hoarseness
• Cough after inhalation
• Headache
• Mouth fungal infection (oral thrush)
• Nasal or throat irritation
• Tremor or nervous feeling

• Do not use ForAir 100 Respicap for an asthma attack that is already happening.
• Rinse and spit after each dose to reduce the chance of oral thrush.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, seizures, diabetes, thyroid disease, or low potassium.
• Use caution if you are taking other medicines that can affect heart rhythm or blood pressure.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice, especially if you have been using it regularly.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• If you need your rescue inhaler more often, contact your doctor promptly because your asthma may not be well controlled.

• Other long-acting beta-agonist inhalers or medicines containing salmeterol
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or cobicistat
• Beta-blockers, including some eye drops, which can reduce bronchodilator effect
• Diuretics or medicines that can lower potassium
• Other corticosteroids, which may increase overall steroid exposure

Store ForAir 100 Respicap in a dry place at room temperature, protected from moisture, and keep the capsules in the strip until use.