Saltica 50 mcg+250 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Salmeterol fluticasone propionate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Regular treatment of asthma
- Combination product for inadequately controlled patients
- Convenient regime for patients on concurrent therapy
- Improves lung function
- Prevents exacerbations of asthma
Pharmacology
- Selective long-acting beta-2 agonist
- Corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity
- Topical effect on the lungs without systemic effects
- Protects against symptoms
- Offers a more convenient regime for patients
Dosage
- Adult dosage for inhaler
- Adolescent dosage for inhaler
- Pediatric dosage for inhaler
- Dosage based on asthma severity
- Dosage for COPD
- Instructions for use of Maxhaler
- Dosage for special patient groups
Administration
- Importance of correct and regular use
- Simple steps for using the inhaler effectively
- Instructions for cleaning inhaler
Interaction
- Avoidance of non-selective and selective β-blockers
- Potential drug interactions with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients
- Primary treatment of acute episodes of asthma
Side Effects
- Pharmacological side effects of beta-2-agonist treatment
- Adverse events associated with both compounds
- Incidence of adverse events following concurrent administration
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consideration for administration during pregnancy
- Consideration for administration during lactation
- Reproductive toxicity studies in animals
Precautions & Warnings
- Not to be initiated during an exacerbation
- Avoidance of relief of acute symptoms with this product
- Paradoxical bronchospasm precautions
- Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
- Systemic effects of inhaled corticosteroids
- Potential reduction in growth velocity in pediatric patients
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
- Emergency actions for Fluticasone Propionate overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Long-acting selective β-adrenoceptor stimulants
- Respiratory corticosteroids
Storage Conditions
- Avoid puncturing, breaking, or incinerating the canister
- Avoid storage in direct sunlight or heat
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from eyes and children