Steradin 100 mcg/puff (Inhaler)

200 metered doses: ৳ 271.84

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Steradin 250 mcg inhaler

Indications

  • Prophylactic management of mild, moderate, or severe asthma in adults or children
  • Preventative treatment for asthma
  • Effective anti-inflammatory action in the lungs
  • Lower incidence and severity of adverse effects compared to systemic corticosteroids
  • Management of mild, moderate, and severe asthma cases
  • Reduction or elimination of oral corticosteroid requirement

Pharmacology

  • Produces anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects
  • Mechanisms responsible for anti-inflammatory action are unknown
  • Wide range of effects on multiple cell types and mediators involved in inflammation
  • Pro-drug with weak glucocorticoid receptor binding affinity
  • Hydrolyzed to active metabolite beclomethasone-17-monopropionate (B-17-MP)

Dosage

  • For oral inhalation use only
  • Starting dose appropriate to the severity of the disease
  • Adjustable dose until control is achieved
  • Usual starting dose for adults is 200 micrograms twice a day
  • Total daily dose may be administered as two, three, or four divided doses
  • Recommended doses for children based on response

Administration

  • Correct and regular use prevents or lessens the severity of asthma attacks
  • Simple steps to use the inhaler effectively
  • Instructions for cleaning the inhaler to maintain hygiene
  • Check technique in front of a mirror to ensure proper usage

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the components
  • Special care necessary in patients with active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis

Side Effects

  • Systemic effects may occur, particularly at high doses for prolonged periods
  • Possible systemic effects include Cushing's syndrome, Cushingoid features, adrenal suppression, growth retardation, decrease in bone mineral density, cataract, and glaucoma

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy
  • Administration to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of fetal development
  • Therapeutic benefits must be weighed against potential hazards to the mother and baby during breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients should be instructed in the proper use of the inhaler
  • Regular daily usage recommended even when asymptomatic
  • Technique should be checked to ensure drug reaches target lung areas

Therapeutic Class

  • Respiratory corticosteroids

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from direct sunlight and heat
  • Canister should not be broken, punctured, or burnt
  • Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children

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