Airwin-BF 400 Inhaler - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is airwin-bf 400 inhaler used for?
Airwin-BF 400 Inhaler is a combination of Formoterol (a long-acting bronchodilator) and Budesonide (a corticosteroid). It is used to control asthma and COPD symptoms by relaxing airway muscles and reducing inflammation, helping prevent breathing difficulties.
- Generic Name: Formoterol + Budesonide
- Manufacturer: Ultimate Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ airwin-bf 400 inhaler Uses & Benefits
Maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD
Off-label uses: Acute bronchospasm (not recommended)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Formoterol + Budesonide |
| Brand Name | Airtec FB 400 Instacap |
| Manufacturer | Ultimate Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Combined long-acting beta2-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid |
| Route of Administration | Inhalation (oral) |
| Storage | Store at 25ยฐC (77ยฐF); excursions permitted to 15-30ยฐC (59-86ยฐF) |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Formoterol stimulates beta2-adrenergic receptors causing bronchodilation; Budesonide reduces airway inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory mediators
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take airwin-bf 400 inhaler
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of airwin-bf 400 inhaler
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Throat irritation
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Tremor
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Paradoxical bronchospasm
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Hypokalemia
- Adrenal insufficiency
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Cushing's syndrome
- Osteoporosis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Increased risk of systemic corticosteroid effects |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Hypokalemia risk |
| Beta-blockers | Minor | Reduced bronchodilator effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- Beta-blockers (non-selective)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Diuretics (potassium-depleting)
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Xanthine derivatives
- Other beta-agonists
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase budesonide levels
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, status asthmaticus
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Lung function, symptom control, heart rate, potassium levels
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor cardiac function and potassium levels
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if close to next dose