Arotide 50 mcg+100 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Arotide 25 mcg inhaler Arotide 25 mcg inhaler Arotide 50 mcg inhalation capsule Arotide 50 mcg inhalation capsule

Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Suitable for patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids
  • Suitable for patients controlled on both inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting β2-agonist

Pharmacology

  • Salmeterol Xinafoate - selective, long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Fluticasone Propionate - corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity
  • Respective mechanisms of action for both drugs

Dosage

  • Adult dosage for Inhaler
  • Pediatric dosage for Inhaler
  • Dosage for Inhalation capsule (asthma)
  • Dosage for Inhalation capsule (COPD)
  • Dosage for Maxhaler (asthma)
  • Dosage for Maxhaler (COPD)
  • Instructions for using the inhaler
  • Instructions for cleaning the inhaler

Administration

  • Steps for using the Inhaler correctly
  • Importance of cleaning the Inhaler
  • Instructions for cleaning the Inhaler

Interaction

  • Avoid non-selective and selective β-blockers in patients with asthma
  • Care when co-administering known strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Salmeterol Xinafoate or Fluticasone Propionate
  • Contraindicated in primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma

Side Effects

  • Adverse events associated with Salmeterol
  • Adverse events associated with Fluticasone Propionate

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration for use during pregnancy
  • Consideration for use during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid initiation during exacerbation or unstable asthma
  • Serious asthma-related adverse events
  • Paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Possible systemic effects of inhaled corticosteroid

Use in Special Populations

  • Potential reduction in growth velocity in pediatric patients

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Signs and symptoms of Fluticasone Propionate overdose

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Storage instructions for pressurized canister
  • Avoid storage in direct sunlight or heat
  • Keep away from eyes and children

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