This preparation contains both futicasone furoate and vilanterol, the mechanisms of action described below for the individual components. These drugs represent 2 diferent classes of medications (a synthetic corticosteroid and a LABA) that have diferent efects on clinical and physiological aspects. The pharmacologic efects of beta 2-adrenoceptor agonist drugs, including vilanterol, are at least in part attributable to stimulation of intracellular adenyl cyclase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3, 5-adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP). Increased cyclic AMP levels cause relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells, especially from mast cells. The precise mechanism through which futicasone furoate afects COPD and asthma symptoms is not known. Infammation is an important component in the pathogenesis of COPD and asthma. Corticosteroids have been shown to have a wide range of actions on multiple cell types (e.g., mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes) and mediators (e.g., histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, cytokines) involved in infammation.

This is indicated in-

• Long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Once-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older.

Should be administered as 1 inhalation once daily by the orally inhaled route only.

• For COPD: 100 micrograms cozycap: 1 inhalation once daily. Should be taken by revolizer.
• For Asthma: 100 micrograms or 200 micrograms cozycap: 1 inhalation once daily. The maximum recommended dosage of 200 micrograms cozycap: 1 inhalation once daily. Should be taken by revolizer.

• Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of COPD or asthma requiring intensive measures.
• Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins or any ingredients.
• Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.
• LABA monotherapy increases the risk of serious asthma-related events.
• Do not initiate in acutely deteriorating COPD or asthma. Do not use to treat acute symptoms.
• Do not use in combination with an additional medicine containing a LABA because of risk of overdose.

Common side efects in COPD: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) are nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, oral candidiasis, back pain, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, cough, oropharyngeal pain, arthralgia, hypertension, infuenza, pharyngitis, and pyrexia.

Common side efects in Asthma: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) are nasopharyngitis, oral candidiasis, headache, infuenza, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, sinusitis, oropharyngeal pain, dysphonia, and cough.

• Candida albicans infection of the mouth and pharynx may occur. Monitor patients periodically. Advise the patient to rinse his/her mouth with water without swallowing after inhalation to help reduce the risk.
• Increased risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of pneumonia.
• Potential worsening of infections (e.g., existing tuberculosis; fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections; ocular herpes simplex). Use with caution in patients with these infections. More serious or even fatal course of chickenpox or measles can occur in susceptible patients.

Use in Special Populations

Elderly population: It can be used at the recommended dose in elderly patients.

Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment is required in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic impairment: Caution should be observed in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment.

Pediatric population: The safety and efficacy of this combination in children have not been established. No data are available.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Insufficient data on the use of this preparation in pregnant women and lactating mothers.