Ticamet 50 mcg+100 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
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Also available as
Ticamet 25 mcg inhaler Ticamet 25 mcg inhaler Ticamet 50 mcg inhalation capsule Ticamet 50 mcg inhalation capsule

Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Use of long-acting β2-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid
  • Asthma patients not adequately controlled
  • Asthma patients already adequately controlled
  • Adolescents aged 12 years and older
  • Inhaled short-acting β2-agonist
  • Improvement of lung function
  • Prevention of exacerbations of asthma
  • Convenient regime for patients on concurrent therapy

Pharmacology

  • Selective long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity
  • Topical effect on the lungs
  • Protection against symptoms
  • Improvement of lung function
  • Prevention of exacerbations of the condition
  • Mechanism of action of Salmeterol
  • Mechanism of action of Fluticasone Propionate

Dosage

  • Adults and adolescents dosage
  • Children (4-12 years) dosage
  • Starting dosages for patients aged 12 years and older
  • Recommended maximum dosage
  • Pediatric Patients dosage for asthma
  • Dosage for COPD
  • Maxhaler dosage for asthma
  • Maxhaler dosage for COPD
  • Instructions for use
  • Dosing frequency

Administration

  • Correct use of Inhaler
  • Simple steps for effective Inhaler use
  • Breath control during inhalation
  • Mouth rinsing after each inhalation
  • Cleaning instructions for Inhaler

Interaction

  • Interactions with non-selective and selective β-blockers
  • Potential interactions with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • History of hypersensitivity to the constituents
  • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus
  • Other acute episodes of asthma

Side Effects

  • Adverse reactions associated with Salmeterol
  • Adverse reactions associated with Fluticasone Propionate
  • Possible adverse events following concurrent administration

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Considerations for use during pregnancy
  • Considerations for use during lactation
  • Reproductive toxicity studies in animals

Precautions & Warnings

  • Initiation in patients during an exacerbation
  • Not for relief of acute symptoms
  • Serious asthma-related adverse events
  • Possible paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Effects of inhaled corticosteroids on growth velocity

Use in Special Populations

  • Impact on growth velocity in paediatric patients
  • Long-term effects on final adult height

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Signs and symptoms of Fluticasone Propionate overdose
  • Treatment in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Long-acting selective β-adrenoceptor stimulants
  • Respiratory corticosteroids

Storage Conditions

  • Instructions for canister storage
  • Avoidance of direct sunlight or heat
  • Temperature for storage
  • Avoidance of eye contact
  • Safety measures for children

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