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Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap 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 | Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Respiratory tract infection, Fungal infections in the mouth, Headache, Hoarseness of voice, Sore throat, Cough, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Increased heart rate. |
| How to Use | Rotacaps must not be swallowed. Check the label for directions before use. Place the capsule at the base of rotahaler, not in the mouthpiece. Twist the mouthpiece completely until your hear a click and breathe in deeply through the mouthpiece. Hold your breath for up to 10 seconds. If some powder remains in the rotahaler repeat the process. |
| Driving | Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Bekform 400 mcg/6 mcg Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Beclometasone and Formoterol. Beclometasone is a steroid which stops the release of certain natural substances that cause inflammation (swelling) in the airways. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Together, they make breathing easier. |