Asmanixt-FB 400 Inhaler - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is asmanixt-fb 400 inhaler used for?
Asmanixt-FB 400 Inhaler is a combination of Formoterol (a long-acting bronchodilator) and Budesonide (a corticosteroid) used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and COPD. It works by relaxing airway muscles and reducing inflammation, helping to prevent breathing difficulties and improve lung function.
- Generic Name: Formoterol + Budesonide
- Manufacturer: Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ asmanixt-fb 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 | Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| 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 asmanixt-fb 400 inhaler
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of asmanixt-fb 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 | Moderate | Antagonism of 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