Flutisal 50 mcg+250 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
  • Long-acting β2-agonist therapy
  • Inhaled corticosteroid therapy
  • Asthma control with inhaled corticosteroids
  • Asthma control with long-acting β2-agonist

Pharmacology

  • Salmeterol Xinafoate as long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Fluticasone Propionate as corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity
  • Salmeterol mechanism of action as long-acting beta-2-adrenoceptor agonist
  • Fluticasone Propionate anti-inflammatory action within the lungs

Dosage

  • Adult dosage for Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate inhaler
  • Pediatric dosage for Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate inhaler
  • Recommended starting dosages
  • Maximum recommended dosage
  • Dosage for COPD patients
  • Dosage for Maxhaler in asthma and COPD patients

Administration

  • Proper use of Inhaler
  • Steps for effective use of Inhaler
  • Instructions for cleaning Inhaler

Interaction

  • Avoidance of non-selective and selective β-blockers in asthma patients
  • Potential drug interactions with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • History of hypersensitivity to salmeterol xinafoate or fluticasone propionate
  • Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma

Side Effects

  • Expected adverse reactions with Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate
  • Side effects of beta-2-agonist treatment
  • Adverse events associated with corticosteroid therapy

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration of administration during pregnancy and lactation
  • Insufficient experience of use in human pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Initiation in patients with stable asthma
  • Relief medication availability for asthma patients
  • Possibility of serious asthma-related adverse events
  • Paradoxical bronchospasm
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Possible systemic effects of inhaled corticosteroid therapy

Use in Special Populations

  • Potential impact on growth velocity in pediatric patients
  • Effects on final adult height from reduction in growth velocity

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Signs and symptoms of Fluticasone Propionate overdose
  • Treatment of Salmeterol overdose
  • Monitoring of adrenal reserve for Fluticasone Propionate overdose

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Instructions for storage of pressurised canister
  • Avoidance of puncturing, breaking, or incinerating
  • Storage temperature and sunlight precautions

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