Flutide (125 mcg+5 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

Indications

• Treatment of asthma
• Regular treatment of asthma
• Treatment of COPD

Pharmacology

• Contains Fluticasone Propionate and Formoterol Fumarate
• Helps to improve breathing
• Should be used every day as directed by doctor or asthma nurse

Dosage

• Recommended dose for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above
• Total daily dose can be increased if asthma remains poorly controlled
• Different strengths for adults and children

Administration

• Requires training on the use of the inhaler
• Should be regularly reassessed by a doctor
• Simple steps for effective use

Interaction

• No formal drug interaction studies
• Fluticasone Propionate is a substrate of CYP 3A4
• Caution with long-term treatment and co-administration with strong CYP 3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

• Not to be used for acute asthma symptoms
• Not recommended for prophylactic use in exercise-induced asthma
• Careful administration in patients with specific conditions

Side Effects

• Possible paradoxical bronchospasm
• Pattern of undesirable effects similar to Fluticasone Propionate and FormoterolFumarate
• Possibility of hypersensitivity reaction

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not recommended during pregnancy
• Decision must be made regarding breastfeeding and therapy
• Limited data on use during pregnancy or lactation

Use in Special Populations

• No need to adjust dose in elderly patients
• No data available for use in patients with hepatic or renal impairment
• Regular monitoring of children's height during prolonged treatment

Overdose Effects

• No clinical trial data on overdose with this inhaler
• Potential effects of Formoterol Fumarate and Fluticasone Propionate overdose

Therapeutic Class

• Respiratory corticosteroids

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool and dry place
• Protected from light

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