Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg

Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg is a prescription inhalation medicine that contains 12 micrograms of formoterol in each rotacap. Formoterol is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) used to help open the airways and make breathing easier in people with asthma. This product is used as maintenance therapy, not for fast relief of sudden asthma symptoms. Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg is taken with a suitable rotacap inhaler device to deliver the medicine into the lungs.

How it works: Formoterol relaxes the smooth muscles around the airways, which helps the tubes in the lungs stay open and reduces wheezing and tightness. In the rotacap form, the capsule is placed in an inhaler device that punctures it so the powder can be inhaled directly into the lungs.

The Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg strength delivers the full 12 mcg formoterol dose in one rotacap, which is a standard maintenance strength used only when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate. Because it is a higher-strength rotacap, it is not meant to be used casually or more often than prescribed, and it should not be confused with lower-dose maintenance options in other products. A doctor may choose Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg when they want once- or twice-daily bronchodilation from a dose that fits the patient’s asthma control plan.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Prevention of asthma symptoms
• Long-term bronchodilation
• Help with wheeze and chest tightness when used as prescribed

• Use Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg only with the inhaler device your pharmacist or doctor recommends; do not swallow the rotacap.
• Place one rotacap in the device just before use and inhale the capsule contents as directed; the shell is not meant to be eaten.
• Do not use this medicine for sudden asthma attacks or if you are having severe shortness of breath; use your rescue inhaler for that.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has told you to use it regularly.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• There is no meaningful food effect because this is inhaled medicine, but follow your asthma plan exactly.

Each Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg rotacap provides 12 micrograms of formoterol, and the exact dose schedule must be chosen by a doctor based on asthma control and response. Formoterol is commonly taken once or twice daily depending on the treatment plan, and the maximum daily amount depends on the prescribed regimen; do not use more than your prescriber tells you. This strength is for maintenance use only and should not be increased on your own.

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

Common side effects of Formoterol may include:

• Headache
• Tremor or shakiness
• Throat irritation
• Cough after inhalation
• Nervousness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Muscle cramps

• Do not use Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg for quick relief of an asthma attack; keep a rescue inhaler available.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, or seizures.
• Use caution if you take other medicines that can raise heart rate or potassium loss.
• Do not use more than prescribed, because higher exposure can increase tremor, palpitations, and other beta-agonist effects.
• If symptoms worsen or you need your rescue inhaler more often, contact your clinician promptly.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens your asthma symptoms or dizziness.
• This rotacap must be used with the correct inhaler device; do not break, swallow, or open the capsule by mouth.

• Other bronchodilators or LABA-containing medicines
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol or atenolol
• Diuretics that can lower potassium
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants
• Certain medicines that affect heart rhythm

Store Foratec Rotacaps 12 mcg in a dry place at room temperature, protected from moisture, and keep the rotacaps in the original strip/box until use.