Atectura Breezhaler 125/260 TM
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Active ingredients: indacaterol + mometasone, indacaterol, mometasone
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATECTURA BREEZHALER 125/260 indacaterol (as acetate)/mometasone furoate 125/260 microgram powder for inhalation in hard capsule with inhalerConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Atectura Breezhaler is indicated as a once-daily maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older where use of a combination of long-acting beta2-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid is appropriate:,- patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and "as needed" inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists or,- patients not adequately controlled with long-acting beta2-agonists and low dose of inhaled corticosteroids and "as needed" inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Inhalation
- Natural transparent capsules containing a white to practically white powder, with the product code 'IM150-320' printed in black above two black bars on the body and a logo printed in black and surrounded by two black bars on the cap
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 capsules + 1 inhaler (sample and commercial packs) pack
- 30 capsules + 1 inhaler pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient indacaterol + mometasone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
