Saltica (25 mcg+125 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

120 metered dose: ৳ 595.00

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

  • Treatment of asthma
  • Combination product
  • Inhaled corticosteroid
  • Long-acting β2-agonist
  • Adequately controlled patients

Pharmacology

  • Selective long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity
  • Topical effect on the lungs
  • Improved lung function
  • Prevention of exacerbations

Dosage

  • Adult dosage
  • Adolescent dosage
  • Pediatric dosage
  • Inhaler administration
  • Inhalation capsule administration
  • Maxhaler administration
  • Dosage for COPD

Administration

  • Proper inhaler use
  • Steps for effective use
  • Importance of regular use
  • Cleaning instructions

Interaction

  • Avoidance of non-selective β-blockers
  • Potential CYP3A4 inhibitors interaction

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity history
  • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus
  • Acute episodes of asthma with intensive measures

Side Effects

  • Pharmacological side effects of beta-2-agonist treatment
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hoarseness
  • Candidiasis
  • Facial and oropharyngeal edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration in pregnancy
  • Expected benefits versus risks in pregnancy and lactation
  • Reproductive toxicity studies in animals
  • Concentrations in plasma and breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Initiation in stable asthma patients
  • Relief medication availability
  • Risk of paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Systemic effects of corticosteroids
  • Monitoring of growth velocity in pediatric patients

Use in Special Populations

  • Impact on growth velocity in pediatric patients
  • Long-term effects on final adult height

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of overdose for Salmeterol
  • Signs and symptoms of overdose for Fluticasone Propionate
  • Treatment for Salmeterol overdose
  • Temporary suppression of adrenal function
  • Chronic overdose effects on adrenal suppression

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Pressurised canister handling
  • Avoid direct sunlight and heat
  • Storage temperature under 30°C
  • Protection from eyes and children

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