Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps is a combination of Salmeterol (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone (corticosteroid). Salmeterol relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways. Fluticasone acts by blocking prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. Fluticasone has potent vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) and anti-inflammatory activity.

FAQs

How does Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps work?

Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps consists of Salmeterol (bronchodilator) and Fluticasone (Fluticasone). Salmeterol relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Fluticasone acts by blocking prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways.

Is it safe to take Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps with my seizures disease?

Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps should be cautiously administered under the doctor's guidance in seizures since bronchodilators like Salmeterol can cause central nervous system stimulation that can lead to other adverse conditions. Please consult your doctor before using Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps if you have seizures.

Can I use Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps if I am diabetic?

Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps contains bronchodilator (Fluticasone), which can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence therapy with Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps is cautiously administered in patients with diabetes. Please monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

Does Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood)?

Bronchodilator (Salmeterol) in Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps may decrease the potassium levels in your body, therefore should be used with caution. Please consult your doctor before taking Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps since low potassium levels can lead to other cardiovascular problems in patients with hypokalaemia.

What happens if I miss a dose of Combitide 500 mcg Octacaps ?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.