Axinat-F (25 mcg+125 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

120 metered doses: ৳ 577.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
Company Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as
Salflu 50 mcg inhalation capsule Salflu 50 mcg inhalation capsule Salflu 50 mcg inhalation capsule Salflu 25 mcg inhaler Salflu 25 mcg inhaler Axinat f 25 mcg inhaler

Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Use of combination product for inadequate asthma control

Pharmacology

  • Selective long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity
  • Improves lung function
  • Prevents exacerbations of asthma

Dosage

  • Different dosages for adults, adolescents, and children
  • Maximum recommended dosages
  • Instructions for different types of inhalers
  • Recommendations for special patient groups

Administration

  • Correct inhaler usage instructions
  • Importance of regular use for optimum benefit
  • Instructions for cleaning the inhaler

Interaction

  • Avoidance of non-selective and selective β-blockers
  • Care when co-administering strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients
  • Primary treatment of acute asthma episodes

Side Effects

  • Expected side effects of beta-2 agonist treatment
  • Adverse events associated with salmeterol and fluticasone propionate
  • Instructions for relieving hoarseness and candidiasis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration of usage benefits versus risks
  • Insufficient data on use during pregnancy and lactation
  • Low concentrations in human breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not for relief of acute symptoms
  • Vigilance for asthma-related adverse events
  • Instructions for dealing with paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Possible systemic effects of corticosteroids

Use in Special Populations

  • Reduction in growth velocity in paediatric patients

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of overdose for salmeterol and fluticasone propionate
  • Treatment for salmeterol overdose
  • Impact of overdose on adrenal function

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Instructions for handling the pressurized canister
  • Storage temperature and sunlight recommendations

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