Flutisal 50 mcg+100 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Flutisal 50 mcg inhalation capsule Flutisal 50 mcg inhalation capsule

Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Combination product for inadequately controlled asthma

Pharmacology

  • Selective long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity
  • Improves lung function
  • Prevents exacerbations of asthma
  • More convenient regime for patients on concurrent therapy

Dosage

  • Adult dosage
  • Adolescent dosage
  • Children dosage
  • Inhaler dosage
  • Inhalation capsule dosage
  • Maxhaler dosage
  • COPD dosage
  • Usability instructions

Administration

  • Correct inhaler usage
  • Cleaning instructions

Interaction

  • Avoidance of certain beta-blockers
  • Low likelihood of drug interactions
  • Potential for increased systemic exposure to Fluticasone Propionate with CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to active ingredients or excipients
  • Not for primary treatment of acute asthma episodes

Side Effects

  • Pharmacological side effects of beta-2-agonist treatment
  • Transient side effects of corticosteroid therapy
  • Incidence of candidiasis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration of benefits versus risks during pregnancy
  • Consideration of benefits versus risks during lactation
  • Insufficient human experience data

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not for initiation during exacerbation
  • Prevention of asthma-related adverse events
  • Paradoxical bronchospasm caution
  • Vigilance for pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Possible systemic effects of corticosteroids

Use in Special Populations

  • Potential reduction in growth velocity in pediatric patients
  • Unknown long-term effects on final adult height

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Signs and symptoms of Fluticasone Propionate overdose
  • Treatment for Salmeterol overdose
  • Adrenal suppression in chronic Fluticasone Propionate overdose

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Pressurised canister storage precautions
  • Avoidance of direct sunlight or heat
  • Keep away from eyes and children

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