Ticamet 50 mcg+500 mcg (Inhalation Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Salmeterol fluticasone propionate
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Indications

  • Regular treatment of asthma
  • Combination product for long-acting β2-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid
  • Asthma patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and short-acting β2-agonist
  • Asthma 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
  • Salmeterol protects against symptoms
  • Fluticasone Propionate improves lung function
  • More convenient regime for patients on concurrent β-agonist and inhaled corticosteroid therapy

Dosage

  • Different doses for adults, adolescents, and children
  • Inhaler and inhalation capsule options
  • Recommended starting dosages based upon asthma severity
  • Special patient groups dosing instructions

Administration

  • Steps for using an inhaler effectively
  • Instructions for cleaning inhaler

Interaction

  • Avoid non-selective and selective β-blockers in asthma patients
  • Potential drug interaction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Patients with hypersensitivity to salmeterol xinafoate or fluticasone propionate
  • Not for primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma requiring intensive measures

Side Effects

  • Pharmacological side effects of beta-2-agonist treatment
  • Adverse events associated with Salmeterol or Fluticasone Propionate
  • Incidence of adverse events following concurrent administration of both compounds

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Consideration in pregnancy and lactation only if expected benefit to mother outweighs risk to fetus or child
  • Insufficient human experience data in pregnancy and lactation
  • Fetal effects observed in animal reproductive toxicity studies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not to be initiated during asthma exacerbation or unstable asthma
  • Not for relief of acute symptoms requiring fast-acting bronchodilator
  • Monitoring for serious asthma-related adverse events
  • Vigilance for possible development of pneumonia in COPD patients
  • Possible systemic effects with inhaled corticosteroid

Use in Special Populations

  • Reduction in growth velocity in paediatric patients receiving orally inhaled corticosteroids
  • 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
  • Monitoring for adrenal suppression in case of Fluticasone Propionate overdose

Therapeutic Class

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

Storage Conditions

  • Pressurised canister
  • Avoid puncturing, breaking, or incinerating the canister
  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep away from eyes and children

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