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So on maximum doses it would be on the high end of inhaled steroids use Issue 57 of the Lothian Prescribing Bulletin (September 2012), includes a table of equivalent steroid doses. Formetetol as any long acting bronchodilator can have side effects. I have chostochrinditis, which is inflammation in the chest. So 100/6 is the lower, and wasn’t included in the shielding advice that was around some days ago, while 200 /6 was. Insomnia and tremor being two. Do you still have chostochrinditis, I am finding it hard to deal with at the minute, the strongest pain killer I can take us cocodamol. How to prescribe Fostair 100/6 for Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART): 1,2. I’d ask for a referral to a chest physician! Can you speak to your asthma nurse. Fostair ® contains extra-fine particles of beclometasone dipropionate and is more potent than traditional beclometasone dipropionate CFC-free inhalers. Hi, my inhaler has recently been changed to Fostair from Flutiform. Should I be in group 6 for the vaccine due asthma? an operation). You're right if course. After many flare ups and oral steroid courses and various add on inhalers I was referred to a consultant who prescribed me a spiriva inhaler to take as well, that was 3 months ago and I’ve not had any flare ups since, asthma Best it’s … Hi - what is considered a high dose of Fostair? But there are many different options. My understanding, 100 / 6 is strong in regards to needing it because Ventolin is not working without preventive medication. I just feel that for the sake of an extra 100mcg anyway it’s a big difference between 12 week shielding and no adjustments at all in my work! Very Low Dose (children only) – total daily dose. A course of oral steroids is equivalent to approx 1 yr of inhaled steroids so much better to be controlled on inhaled steroids. A low level of potassium in the blood is called hypokalaemia. Let your doctor or nurse know if you have cramping in your arm or leg muscles, tingling or numbness, palpitations (feeling your heart beat irregularly), or if you feel faint. You may need to read it again. Low levels of potassium in your blood. If If I get a common cold it turns into a chest and sinus infection, so I'm self isolating, now in my 11th day. This is not defined and should be. I am a GP. When I got changed from separate Ventolin and Beclomatasone, I was given a seretide inhaler which in theory gave me the equivalent steroid dose, I found my asthma was not as well controlled and the doctor very quickly put up to the higher dose and I have been fine ever since. Hopefully you get some clarification. So 100/6 is the lower, and wasn’t included in the shielding advice that was around some days ago, while 200 /6 was. 100mcg. I am writing to Asthma UK for clarity. But the can put millions into drug rehabilitation and some of they people don’t want the help. These effects are much less likely to occur with inhaled than with oral corticosteroids. Oh gosh sorry . But so is me visiting very week so they can prescribe it and like ti), This is going to sound terrible, but it’s life saving for us. I feel we should be erring on the side of caution with all asthma. It's not used as much because you're on step 4 of the British thoracic guidelines. As for me, I just came of a course of prednisone and no relief. And I don’t feel it’s doing much for me. My sister in law had the virus, she is perfectly healthy and really struggled with shortness of breath, she keeps saying she couldn’t imagine how people would cope if they have resp problems. Then a flair up of asthma. I'm willing to give it time, as I'm obviously keen to get my asthma under... quite a few side effects from Fostair 100/6 which I take two puffs twice a day using spacer. Last sat and Sunday. However, unless things have changed again that list is no longer available. NAME OF THE MEDICINE Beclometasone dipropionate and formoterol (eformoterol) fumarate dihydrate. Clenil Modulite. Historically before biologics some asthma consultants used to use up to 2000mcg fluticasone (4000mcg BDP equivalent) but this was off license and should only be done by a specialist under careful observation. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. 1. Did you manage to get any clarity regarding this? This change has been welcomed by me because the fostair gave me... reported being new to Fostair. 1. This type of inhaler is both a preventer and a reliever, and brand names include Fostair. It's easy for me, using DuoResp Spiromax 320/9, because I'm retired and get a work pension and a state pension.. However, unless things have changed again that list is no longer available. If you are taking steroid tablets you should carry a steroid alert card. I am on the smart regimen fostair nexthaler 100/6 one puff twice a day. It also helps me to keep track of the prednisolone courses I've had. The top of the asthma ladder. 400mcg. Prednisolone can cause extra side effects if you stop taking it suddenly. Reply (3) Report. A 43-year-old woman presented with headache, tinnitus, and decreased visual acuity. Maximum dose of steroid per day is 2000mcg, to 20 dosage of this steroid in a normal format, But because it is delivered as a very fine powder in the inhalation, So if you can control your asthma with Fostair, it is much much better than taking oral steroids. I’ll do that. You may get a blue steroid treatment card if you need high doses of beclometasone to control your symptoms. Check the asthma UK list carefully - not that many people will be taking Fostair 200/6 or the other high dose steroid inhalers. I’ve been off work since middle of November & got taken into hospital on 17th Dec. My peak flow is up and down like a yo yo. Medium Dose – total daily dose. Wow just checked again and they’ve updated it AGAIN!!!! I've corrected the typo in my original post. Consider issuing a steroid treatment card [] to:People using prolonged high doses of inhaled corticosteroids. (Maintenance and reliever). Have a look at the British thoracic guidelines for asthma and see your options. My gp has put me on 4 puffs a day and tells me to bump it up to 8 a day when I’m bad but to also see her straight away because my attacks have always been severe, she says 8 puffs is the equivalent of 200/6 Fostair but I find it makes my hands shake.. as an artist this is difficult, it’s awful ! beclometasone dipropionate anhydrous/formoterol fumarate dihydrate. The authors report two cases of rebound choroidal inflammation after transitioning from high-dose IV steroids to oral steroids that were managed successfully using adjuvant intravitreal steroid injection. Breathing is fairly necessary!! Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Fostair 100/6: High dose. I am on baclofen muscle relaxant and dihydrocodeine at the moment, it seems to be working for now, but don’t know if that’s what’s causing me to be more wheezy last couple of days. Xx, 8 puffs of fostsir a day is the most you can take... pretty sure it's the beclomethasone (steroid In it) that dictates that number as I'm on duoresp and am currently taking 8 puffs but the max is 12 and it's the same laba (formoterol) but the steroid is different (budesonide), I also know they do a 200/6 but the maximum puffs in that is 4 so it's the same amount of beclomethasone but less formoterol, The thing with ics dosing is it's a trial and error thing... My prescription says 1 to 2 puffs twice a day but I know ow from experience that taking one puff of any ics I've had previously leaves me very breathless very quickly (I'm on my 5th combination inhaler in 18 months)... and my gp is happy to leave me to it and when it's getting out of hand I give them a call and it usually results in a course of prednisolone. And in which case your doctor should give you the lowest possible dose of steroids for the shortest possible time. Fostair 200/6: Fostair is indicated for the treatment of adult asthma (≥18 years). I’m now on Relvar ellipta and it’s brilliant. It’s hard to live with both. If employer can't redeploy you to a safe environment then definitely talk to GP about having to sheild. I'm an asthma practice nurse. Beclometasone sometimes comes mixed with formoterol. Ive had costochondritis and the doctor said the best cure for it is nsaids and after years of taking them without issue I found out last year I have to avoid them now... the hard way. changed to Fostair from Flutiform. Completely wrong100/6 is MART. Package leaflet: Information for the patient. Seems it’s now 500mcg. Fostair is a CFC-free, fixed-dose combination of beclometasone and formoterol, which is licensed for the management of asthma in patients aged 18 years or older. It's quite complicated to work out some of the details as you have to add in if you have other meds as well, have been to hospital, how often you have steroids. Show this card to your doctor or dentist before any treatment, so they know you're taking prednisolone. I take Fostair 200/6 2 puff twice a day with Spiriva 2.5mcg and Singluar. Although, there are a lot of people who dont seem to have received anything, given posts on here and recent BBC articles about this. You'll usually be given another inhaler called a "reliever" to relieve your symptoms when they occur. azithromycin) Tiotropium; A combination inhaler that also contains a long-acting bronchodilator (e.g. I take four puffs a day of the 100mcg/6mcg inhaler ... is that low, medium or a high dose? Difficult to do when you’re not feeling great but ask for a referral. Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. I take fostair and montelukast, but I’ve been having a flair up since November really, been on 3 lots of prednisolone, and got taken into hospital on 17th Dec. Fostair 200/6 just didn’t help me. If you're not on any additional meds for asthma and your condition is well controlled then you are considered to be in the vulnerable group rather than the shielding group. It can work very well. Beclometasone dipropionate. But it can certainly be prescribed and can work very well. Problem is, when you go from one puff to two puffs, you're not only doubling your dose of the steroid, but also the dose of LABA. So this has been with me since Oct but got progressively worse from beginning of November. Check the list again because I’ve just had another look, apparently the list on asthma uk was updated yesterday and 400mcg of Fostair is on there as a high dose of steroid now whereas last week it was only 800. I look on this site and do many people have uncontrolled asthma. *Steroid treatment cards should be considered at lower doses … To be honest if you need it it is better to take it and have controlled asthma. Whenever the card is full, my pharmacy supplies me with another. ( 4000mcg beclomethasone equivalent) . 800mcg daily you are taking. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. It actually depends on how they have defined the values in the table, which at present is unclear. Beclometasone dipropionate extra-fine (QVAR / Fostair) 2. I also believe that you would normally take 4 doses of either. beclometasone dipropionate/ formoterol fumarate dihydrate. You are right regarding what NICE reports, and going back to the source document that NICE uses, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) medicines.org.uk/emc/produc... states, '100 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate extrafine in Fostair are equivalent to 250 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate in a non-extrafine formulation'. Sorry just read 2nd post- thanks for correcting Annie ! The lowest effective dose of Fostair should be used (a lower strength Fostair 100/6 is available, see also section 4.2). steroids; salbutamol ≤200μg/day) and lower daily short-acting β2-agonist usage at a lower daily ICS dosage (mean–130μg/day Fluticasone Propionate equivalents; p<0.001). Inhaled Steroids The BNF states: “Higher doses of inhaled corticosteroids have the potential to induce adrenal suppression and patients on high doses should be given a ‘steroid card’; such patients may need corticosteroid cover during an episode of stress (e.g. Have you tried the MART? Yes fostair is fine particle so is a higher dose.. Annie I'm sorry to put a conflicting post but I think it is important to give correct/factual information to people. I've now been on it for about six days. Patients on high doses of inhaled steroids (more than 800micrograms daily of beclometasone dipropionate or equivalent) who receive more than three to four courses of oral steroids per year should be considered for bone protection. Keep this leaflet. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. At the moment I’m breathless and I’ve just got out of bed, That’s just not acceptable. Max 8 puffs day, It is fine particles so many asthmatics do not need to use as much to have asthma control. lts all about tailoring individual needs to control asthma in the end. Has yours gone away, doc told me it would only last 6-8 weeks. I am not convinced Forstair is strong enough for me. High Dose (adults only) – total daily dose* Formulary inhalers. Fostair 200/6 has been iscenced as a MART for a few years now. I have other ailments, and am aged 74, but most of the time I'm okay. If you're taking a high dose for a long period of time, you may be given a steroid treatment card that explains how you can reduce the risk of side effects. Case report 1. This result was independent of whether a spacer (Aerochamber Plus®) was used or not. Yes it appears to have although It did happen a few times before the doctors decided it was costochondritis. So you still need to take great care and practice strict social distancing especially when in public and at work. Sometimes it's trial and error to find the right one for you. Steroid inhalers, also called corticosteroid inhalers, are anti-inflammatory sprays or powders that you breathe in. Should I be in group 6 for the vaccine due asthma? 800mcg. Fostair NEXThaler 100/6. See section 6.6 (c). It is fine particles so many asthmatics do not need to use as much to have asthma control. The chostochrinditis flared up and had nothing but chest pain, since it’s settled down, I’ve been more breathless again. Apologise. FOSTAIR ® NEXThaler ® 100 micrograms/6 micrograms per actuation inhalation powder. Strictly employers should be ensuring your health, safety and welfare at work but sometimes the job may make that difficult. I did find different information though "100 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate via Fostair products are, equivalent to 250 micrograms of beclometasone dipropionate in standard particle CFC-free inhalers". 2. Last course was over 100 tablets over 3 weeks. 200mcg. The formoterol can cause hand shaking (long acting bronchodilator) as can any broncnodilator ... it might be worth asking can you switch to 4 puffs of the 200/6 because of the shakes on a trial basis as you'd get the same amount of steroid but half the amount of formoterol, Or switch to a beclomethasone/salmeterol combination, Fostair as a MART ( maintenance and reliever) should be a 200/6. Me too and I'm confused about it all as it states any one likely to get infections quickly should be shielding and I'm sure we fall into that category. xx, I might see about that. You are right ICS have way less systemic side effects than pred but 4000mcg BDP equivalent in 8 puffs 200/6 fostair may have significant systemic side effects and is not a safe licensed dose- I certainly would not be recommending this to any patient. Is Fostair 100/6 four times a day (8 times on my asthma plan if I’m bad) considered a high dosage steroid or low? Steroid tablets or liquid every day ; Antibiotic tablets or liquid for asthma every week (e.g. Possible … I think most asthma specialists these days rarely go much above 2000mcg as the systemic s/es above this dose can become very real- including adrenal insufficiency, cataracts, reduced bone density etc, My GP told me my 200/6 Fostair was the high end of normal. Seretide, Fostair, Symbicort) at a high daily steroid dose (see the list below). Steroid tablets or liquid every day; Antibiotic tablets or liquid for asthma every week (e.g. It’s been that bad. Thanks in advance .... question related to whether I have to isolate for 12 weeks due to Covid19. Hi, I'm not sure whether I should or not, but I am on a high dose of Fostair 200/6 and have this on the steroid card I carry. Regular review of patients as treatment is stepped down is important. Xx, A lot of doctors don't know much about it as it's usually used by COPD patients but is used for asthma where a long acting broncnodilator (LABA) have proved effective but control still remains inadequate they use braltus (LAMA).. you also need to have had one or more courses of steroids... and it costs the nhs 60 quid a box which is a month supply, I’ve had 3 courses prednisolone since November. Hi, I've just been put on Fostair and i have also read the the info from Nice about the potency. Keep this leaflet. This is the first time in years I’ve had to use a spacer aswell. I can’t express how you ought to push for better care. MART is100/6. I also keep the card up to date with the dates of the (many) courses of prednisolone I have had. It is widely prescribed for COPD . I am also on Fostair, and my understanding is that there are two strengths, 100/6 and 200/6. The MHRA advises that steroid treatment cards should be routinely provided for people who need prolonged treatment with high dose ICS (Current problems in pharmacovigilance, May 2006). Everything just seems trial and error just now. The asthma professor who looks after my severe asthma has me on 4puffs twice daily 100/6 rather than the more conventional 2 puffs twice daily 200/6 option as the extra formoterol can help some people but it certainly can give you a tremor! Max 8 times day. If one inhaler isnt working there are others to try or different regimes to work with. Fostair® 100/6 — for COPD with FEV1 ; 50% predicted by inhalation of aerosol — 2 inhalations twice daily.Clinicians should be aware that Fostair® is more potent than traditional beclometasone dipropionate CFC-free inhalers — dose of beclometasone dipropionate in Fostair® should be lower than non-extra-fine formulations and will need to be adjusted to the individual. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used in the treatment of asthma include beclometasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone, and mometasone. The steroid is delivered as a fine-parti-cle aerosol and has higher bioavailability than that of a CFC MDI: 100µg beclometasone in Fostair is equivalent to 250µg from an MDI delivering a nonfine aerosol. X, I'd find a different nurse... there are a number of different inhaled steroid long acting bronchodilator combination inhaler combinations, Fostair is the logical choice after the brown one (clenil/qvar which is just beclomethasone on it's own) as fostair is beclomethasone and formoterol, It's also the next cheapest inhaler for the doctors to prescribe and had a big marketing push from chesi as the next best thing to sliced bread, But there is seretide which is fluticasone and salmeterol among about 10/12 others, I liked fostair but sadly after a while it didn't work for me and I ended up in an unpleasant way in urgent care not able to breathe or stop coughing. I was on the 100/6 (one Puff twice a day) then switched to two puffs twice a day of the 200/6 because it was felt I needed to increase my inhaled steroid intake. No I took pain killers when it was bad and just plotted on it was hard to distinguish what was costochondritis and what was asthma as I also had a lower peak flow so was convinced one was impacting /worse ing the other. I have been prescribed Fostair after using QVar inhaler for years. I am on fostair 200/6 which I found did not help on its own. The dose of beclometasone dipropionate in Fostair ® should be lower than non-extra-fine formulations of beclometasone dipropionate and will need to be adjusted to the individual needs of the patient. In that time, I had some... after a period of time? I’m on 200/6. 1,2 . Low Dose – total daily dose. Sorry, yes I use this as a preventer as it controls my asthma. It’s a powder you suck in once a day so far easier regarding compliance and convenience. I've been to the roadside twice to put out and bring in the refuse bin, but apart from that and an outpatients appointment which wasn't cancelled, i've been in the garden a few times.. Therefore, is the 500 mcg in the table based on the equivalency or not? ( Not 100/6). Fostair is delivered as extra fine particles therefore, the steroid in Fostair, Beclometasone dipropionate, has extra potency in its effect in the lungs. Note: for detailed prescribing information on inhaled corticosteroids, see the CKS topic on Corticosteroids - inhaled. I am in the vulnerable group.. Do you use it as a preventer as well? 200/6 only has maintenance licensing as per the upto date BNF and the max dose is 2 puffs twice daily. There are 2 strengths, I’m on the higher and it has kept me well. I am also on Fostair, and my understanding is that there are two strengths, 100/6 and 200/6. I spent months waiting for a referral to a heart specialist... only to be sent to a respiratory specialist and the k God my gp did send me there even though I hadn't used an inhaler in 7 maybe years. Sorry I am a twit. Using steroid inhalers with other medicines, food or alcohol . So on maximum doses it would be on the high end of inhaled steroids use. Systemic effects may occur with any inhaled corticosteroid, particularly at high doses prescribed for long periods. Fostair 200/6 has been iscenced as a MART for a few years now. This change has been welcomed by. However the great thing about MART is that a person can step right up if needed and step right down when it it is required. Remember 100mcg ultrafine BDP in fostair is equivalent 250mcg normal BDP therefore 8 puffs fostair 100/6 is 2000mcg BDP i.e. You deserve better. Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them. Discuss this with your asthma nurse. Fostair 100/6 micrograms per actuation pressurised inhalation solution. Fostair 200/6 doesn't have MART license - please recheck the literature it's the 100/6 that does and has for several years. That’s interesting I didn’t know that. 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