Becovent 100 mcg/puff (Inhaler)
200 metered doses: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Title
- Beclometasone 50, 100 & 250 HFA Inhaler
Categories
- Medications
- Respiratory Health
- Asthma Management
Description
- Prophylactic management of mild, moderate, or severe asthma in adults or children
- Effective anti-inflammatory action in the lungs
- Dosage adjustments based on individual response
- Instructions for effective inhaler usage
- Contraindications for hypersensitivity and pulmonary tuberculosis
- Possible systemic side effects
- Pregnancy and lactation considerations
- Proper storage conditions
Dimensions
- Standard inhaler size
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Preventative treatment for asthma
- Anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects
- Pro-drug with weak glucocorticoid receptor binding affinity
Materials
- Beclomethasone dipropionate
Technical Specifications
- Starting dose for adults: 200 micrograms twice a day
- Starting dose for children: 50 to 100 micrograms two, three, or four times daily
- Usual starting dose for Beclometasone 250 HFA Inhaler: 200 micrograms twice a day
- Storage temperature: below 30°C
Design Elements
- Inhaler with cap and mouthpiece
- Plastic actuator and cap for cleaning
Usability Features
- Instructions for effective inhaler usage
- Dose adjustment based on disease severity
- Regular use for optimum benefit
- Storage below 30°C and protection from direct sunlight
Pharmacology
- Produces anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects
- Mechanisms responsible for the anti-inflammatory action are unknown
- Pro-drug hydrolyzed to active metabolite with high topical anti-inflammatory activity
Administration Steps
- Take off the cap
- Shake the inhaler vigorously before each use
- Breathe out fully and hold the inhaler upright
- Place the actuator into mouth, close lips around the mouthpiece
- Press down firmly on the canister while breathing deeply
- Hold breath for at least 10 seconds
- Wait 1 minute between puffs if prescribed
- Rinse the mouth after each treatment
- Clean the inhaler at least once a week
Side Effects
- Possible systemic effects at high doses
- Examples include Cushing's syndrome, growth retardation, decrease in bone mineral density, cataract, and glaucoma
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy
- Potential hazards to the mother and baby during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Proper use of the inhaler is essential
- Use regularly even when asymptomatic
Therapeutic Class
- Respiratory corticosteroids
Storage Conditions
- Below 30°C, protected from direct sunlight and heat
- Canister should not be broken, punctured, or burnt
- Keep out of reach of children