Brand Name:

Combivair

Generic Name:

Budesonide + Formoterol Fumarate

Composition:

Combivair 100 Rotacap: Each capsule contains:
Budesonide 100mcg
Formoterol Fumarate (as dihydrate) 6mcg
Combivair 200 Rotacap: Each capsule contains:
Budesonide 200mcg
Formoterol Fumarate (as dihydrate) 6mcg
Combivair 400 Rotacap: Each capsule contains:
Budesonide 400mcg
Formoterol Fumarate (as dihydrate) 6mcg

DESCRIPTION:

Combivair Rotacaps is a combination of budesonide, a potent glucocrticoid and formoterol, a selective long-acting beta -agonist. 2 Budesonide is a potent glucocorticoid that binds with high affinity to the glucocorticoid receptor. It has a high ratio of topical to systemic activity. Formoterol is a very potent long-acting beta -agonist with a high intrinsic 2 activity and a rapid onset of action.

INDICATIONS:

Combivair Rotacap is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (long acting beta -agonist and inhaled 2 corticosteroid) has been found to be appropriate. Symptomatic treatment of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a history of repeated exacerbations despite regular therapy with long acting bronchodilators. It is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

PRESENTATION:

1. Combivair 200 Rotacaps: Blister pack of 3 X 10’s Rotacaps.
2. Combivair 400 Rotacaps: Blister pack of 3 X 10’s Rotacaps.

Patients should consult with their physician before taking any medicine.