Decomit Plus
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Formoterol Fumarate), same form (Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI))
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Ascon-F is indicated for the treatment of asthma and COPD.
Asthma
: This inhaler is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma where use of a combination of inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting P2 adrenergic agonist is appropriate.
COPD
: This inhaler is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of severe COPD and a history of repeated exacerbations despite regular therapy with long acting bronchodilators.
Contraindications
Beclomethasone Dipropionate BP and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP HFA Inhaler is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the constituents.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Common side effects
: Adverse events which have been associated with Beclomethasone and Formoterol are
hypokalemia, headache, tremor, palpitations, cough, muscle spasms and prolongation of QTs interval.
Rear Side Effects
: Rash, Urticaria pruritus, erhythema and oedema of the eyes, face,lips & throat may also occur.
Warnings & Precautions
Treatment with Beclomethasone and Formoterol combination should not be initiated to treat a severe exacerbation or if patients have significantly worsening or acutely deteriorating asthma.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
This preparation is a combination of Beclomethasone Dipropionate BP and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate BP. It is a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) based environment friendly inhaler. Because it does not contain chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) as propellant which is one of the main reasons of ozone layer depletion. Beclomethasone Dipropionate is a synthetic halogenated corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory activity. It given by inhalation has a potent glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory action within the lungs without the side effects observed when steroids are administered systemically. Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate is a long acting selective P2 adrenergic agonist with a rapid onset of action. Inhaled Formoterol acts in the lung as a bronchodilator.When used as an inhaler, the medication goes directly into the lungs and very little finds its way into the rest of the body.