Glycopyrrolate + Formoterol Fumarate Capsules – ASVIHALE-G is a medicine made from two drugs called Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate. It is used to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Formoterol is a medicine that helps open up the airways by relaxing the muscles around them. Glycopyrrolate is a medicine that helps reduce mucus and other fluids in the airways. They help you breathe better.
Composition:
Each capsule contains:
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Glycopyrrolate IP 25 mcg
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Formoterol Fumarate IP 6 mcg
Dosage Form: Capsule
Therapeutic Class: Bronchodilator (Respiratory / Anti-Asthmatic)
Uses of Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules
Formoterol and glycopyrrolate capsules are medications used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This capsule is used for:
- Managing COPD: It helps with breathing and decreases sudden health problems.
- Chronic bronchitis and emphysema: Formoterol and glycopyrrolate help reduce symptoms like wheezing, difficulty breathing, and tightness in the chest.
- Blocked airways: Formoterol and glycopyrrolate caps help keep your airways open for a longer time.
Precautions to use for Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules
Do not take Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules if you are allergic to anything in it. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, heart issues, seizures or epilepsy, thyroid problems, diabetes, low potassium in your blood, serious liver problems. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules can make you feel dizzy, so be careful when you drive. Don’t drink alcohol because it can make you feel more dizzy. Formoterol and glycopyrrolate should not be given to children under 18 because it is not known if it is safe or effective for them.
Direction to use for Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules
Your doctor will tell you to how to use this capsule. It’s important to use the smallest amount of medicine needed to manage your asthma well. You might start to feel the effects of this medicine in a few days, but it will work best after a few weeks. You need to take this medicine regularly for it to work, so keep taking it even if you feel fine. That means it’s working properly. If you stop using it, your asthma might get worse. It shouldn’t be used to help with sudden asthma problems. If you have an asthma attack, use your quick-relief inhaler.
Possible Side Effects of Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules
Here are the common side effects of Formoterol and Glycopyrrolate Capsules are given below:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Painful and frequent urination
- Chest pain
- Muscle cramps
- Anxiety











