Flutisal 50 mcg+500 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
  • Use in combination with long-acting β2-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid
  • For patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids
  • For patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting β2-agonist

Pharmacology

  • Selective, long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity
  • Topical effect on the lungs without systemic effects
  • Improves lung function and prevents exacerbations
  • More convenient regime for patients on concurrent β-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid therapy

Dosage

  • Dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Dosage for children (4-12 years)
  • Recommended starting dosages based upon patients asthma severity
  • Maximum recommended dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Maximum licensed dose of fluticasone propionate for children

Administration

  • Correct and regular use for prevention of asthma attacks
  • Steps for effective inhaler usage
  • Importance of cleaning the inhaler
  • Rinsing the mouth after each inhalation
  • Checking technique in front of a mirror

Interaction

  • Avoidance of non-selective and selective β-blockers in patients with asthma
  • Potential for increased systemic exposure to Fluticasone Propionate with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Tremor, subjective palpitations, and headache
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Arthralgia and hypersensitivity reactions
  • Oropharyngeal irritation
  • Hoarseness and candidiasis
  • Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration of administration only if expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk
  • Insufficient experience of use in human pregnancy and lactation
  • Reproductive toxicity in animal studies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid initiation in patients during an exacerbation or with unstable asthma
  • Use for relief of acute symptoms only with fast and short-acting bronchodilator
  • Vigilance for pneumonia in patients with COPD
  • Possible systemic effects of inhaled corticosteroids
  • Reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients

Use in Special Populations

  • Potential reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Signs and symptoms of Fluticasone Propionate overdose
  • Temporary suppression of adrenal function from acute overdose

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Pressurised canister, do not puncture, break or incinerate
  • Avoid storage in direct sunlight or heat
  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep away from eyes and children

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