Azbec 250 mcg/puff (Inhaler)

200 metered doses: ৳ 320.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Azbec 100 mcg inhaler

Indications

  • Prophylactic management of mild, moderate, or severe asthma in adults or children
  • Preventative treatment for asthma
  • Effective anti-inflammatory action in the lungs
  • Lower incidence and severity of adverse effects than systemic corticosteroids

Pharmacology

  • Produces anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects
  • Mechanisms responsible for its anti-inflammatory action are unknown
  • Wide range of effects on multiple cell types and mediators involved in inflammation
  • Pro-drug with weak glucocorticoid receptor binding affinity

Dosage

  • For oral inhalation use only
  • Starting dose appropriate to the severity of the disease
  • Dose may be adjusted until control is achieved or reduced to the minimum effective dose
  • Different starting doses and frequency for adults and children

Administration

  • Importance of correct and regular use for preventing or lessening asthma attacks
  • Instruction steps for effective use
  • Cleaning instructions for the inhaler
  • Technique checking for ensuring drug reaches the target areas within the lungs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any of the components
  • Special care necessary in patients with active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis

Side Effects

  • Systemic effects may occur at high doses prescribed for prolonged periods
  • Possible systemic effects include Cushing's syndrome, adrenal suppression, 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 in case of breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Proper use of the inhaler is crucial for reaching the target areas within the lungs
  • Instructions for regular, daily use even when asymptomatic
  • Importance of technique checking

Therapeutic Class

  • Respiratory corticosteroids

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from direct sunlight and heat
  • Canister should not be broken, punctured, or burnt
  • Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children

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