Ticamet (25 mcg+250 mcg)/puff (Inhaler)

120 metered doses: ৳ 797.39

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Ticamet 25 mcg inhaler Ticamet 50 mcg inhalation capsule Ticamet 50 mcg inhalation capsule Ticamet 50 mcg inhalation capsule

Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Combination product for asthma control

Pharmacology

  • Selective long-acting beta-2 agonist
  • Corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity
  • Mechanisms of action for Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate

Dosage

  • Multiple dosage options for adults and children
  • Different dosage forms for asthma and COPD
  • Instructions for using Maxhaler

Administration

  • Steps for using inhaler correctly
  • Importance of cleaning inhaler
  • Instructions for cleansing inhaler

Interaction

  • Avoidance of non-selective and selective β-blockers
  • Potential drug interaction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Adverse events associated with Salmeterol
  • Adverse events associated with Fluticasone Propionate
  • Relief of hoarseness and candidiasis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration of use during pregnancy and lactation
  • Insufficient human data on use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Initiation in stable asthma patients
  • Precautions for asthma-related adverse events
  • Increased reporting of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Potential systemic effects of inhaled corticosteroids

Use in Special Populations

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

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of Salmeterol overdose
  • Signs and symptoms of Fluticasone Propionate overdose
  • Treatment for Salmeterol overdose
  • Management of Fluticasone Propionate overdose

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Guidelines for storing pressurized canister
  • Avoidance of direct sunlight or heat exposure
  • Safety precautions for children

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