Saltica (25 mcg+250 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

120 metered dose: ৳ 795.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
Company Renata limited
Also available as
Saltica 25 mcg inhaler Saltica 50 mcg inhalation capsule Saltica 50 mcg inhalation capsule

Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Combination product
  • Long-acting β2-agonist
  • Inhaled corticosteroid
  • Adequately controlled patients
  • Inhaled short-acting β2-agonist

Pharmacology

  • Selective, long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Diffuse airway obstruction
  • Glucocorticoid activity
  • Topical effect on the lungs
  • Improved lung function
  • Prevention of exacerbations
  • Convenient regime for patients
  • Mechanism of action

Dosage

  • Adult dosage
  • Adolescent dosage
  • Children's dosage
  • Inhaler
  • Inhalation capsule
  • For asthma
  • For COPD
  • Maxhaler
  • Starting dosages
  • Maximum recommended dosage

Administration

  • Proper usage of inhaler
  • Asthma attack prevention
  • Steps for effective use
  • Cleaning instructions
  • Rinsing the mouth after each inhalation
  • Technique assessment

Interaction

  • Avoidance of non-selective and selective β-blockers
  • Low plasma concentration
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • Increased systemic exposure

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to active ingredients
  • History of hypersensitivity
  • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus

Side Effects

  • Adverse reactions
  • Type and severity of adverse events
  • Pharmacological side effects
  • Tremor
  • Headache
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Oropharyngeal irritation
  • Muscle cramps
  • Candidiasis
  • Hypersensitivity reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration during pregnancy
  • Expected benefit to the mother
  • Possible risk to the fetus or child
  • Insufficient experience in human pregnancy
  • Reproductive toxicity studies
  • Insufficient experience in human lactation
  • Low concentrations in human breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Initiation in stable patients
  • Relief medication availability
  • Asthma-related adverse events
  • Paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia
  • Systemic effects of corticosteroids
  • Regular patient review

Use in Special Populations

  • Reduction in growth velocity
  • Impact of final adult height

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Treatment of Salmeterol overdose
  • Temporary suppression of adrenal function
  • Adrenal suppression monitoring

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Pressurized canister
  • Avoid puncturing or breaking
  • Storage temperature
  • Protection from sunlight and heat
  • Keep away from eyes and children

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