Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap
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Introduction of Evocort Rotacap
Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It relaxes the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.
Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap1 and Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap2.
Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap is a combination of two medicines: Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap1 and Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap2.
Uses of Evocort Rotacap
Benefits of Evocort Rotacap
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of lung diseases that cause breathing difficulties. COPD is caused by swelling of the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap relaxes the muscles of these airways and widens it. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Avoid smoking and minimise your exposure to pollution, dust and fumes. Along with that, a little exercise each day can help you stay strong. Talk to your doctor about how much exercise is good for you.
Side effects of Evocort Rotacap
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Evocort
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Respiratory tract infection
- Fungal infection of mouth
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Hoarseness of voice
- Dryness in mouth
- Cough
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Increased heart rate
How to use Evocort Rotacap
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Evocort Rotacap
- Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap can lower blood potassium level.
- Only miniscule amounts of Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap
Twice A Day
86%
Once A Day
14%
What are you using Evocort Rotacap for?
Asthma
75%
Chronic obstr*
25%
*Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Evocort 6 mcg/200 mcg Rotacap?
Dryness in mo*
100%
*Dryness in mouth
How do you take Evocort Rotacap?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
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