Caterol 75 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 540.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Indacaterol maleate |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Long-term, once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment
Description
- Long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist
- Acts locally in the lung as a bronchodilator
- Stimulation of intracellular adenyl cyclase
- Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
Dosage & Administration
- Oral inhalation only
- Once-daily inhalation
- Recommended dosage of 75 mcg, 150 mcg, 300 mcg Indacaterol capsule
- Administration at the same time of the day
Interaction
- Interaction with Adrenergic Drugs, Xanthine Derivatives, Steroids, or Diuretics
- Concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids, or diuretics may potentiate hypokalemic effect
- Extreme caution with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, or drugs known to prolong the QTc interval
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with asthma without long-term asthma control medication
- Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity
Side Effects
- Commonly reported adverse effects: cough, nasopharyngitis, headache, nausea, oropharyngeal pain
- Hypersensitivity reactions, paradoxical bronchospasm, tachycardia, pruritis, dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rarely, serious breathing problems may occur
- Not shown to be safe or effective to treat asthma
- Not approved for use in asthma
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms associated with over dosage: angina, hypertension or hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, nervousness, headache, tremor, dry mouth, palpitation, muscle cramps, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, malaise, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, insomnia
- Cardiac arrest and even death may be associated with an over dose
Therapeutic Class
- Long-acting selective β-adrenoceptor stimulants
Storage Conditions
- Must be stored in the blister and removed immediately before use
- Keep in a cool & dry place
- Keep out of the reach of children