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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Cilomist ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression. Cilomist will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Learn the correct technique of using metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI) to ensure that the right amount of medication reaches your lungs, and side effects are minimized. Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat. Take it at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks. Do not open and close the cover unnecessarily as you will lose the medicine. Never breathe out into the mouthpiece. Only minuscule amounts of Cilomist may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlikely. |
| Common Side Effect | Throat irritation, Hoarseness of voice, Cough. |
| How to Use | Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out. |
| Driving | Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Cilomist Hfa 160mg Inhaler is a corticosteroid. It acts by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the body that are responsible for inflammation. |