Airtec SF 250mcg Inhaler

Uses of Airtec SF 250mcg Inhaler

This medicine is a brochodilator and used in the treatment of COPD , Asthma , chronic bronchitis, allergic bronchitis and other bronchospasm conditions . It helps in improving breathing by relaxing lungs muscles .

Side Effects of Airtec SF 250mcg Inhaler

Mouth and throat candidiasis, throat irritation, hoarseness/dysphonia, nasopharyngitis, lower respiratory tract infections (e.g. pneumonia and bronchitis), hypokalaemia, headache, tremors, palpitation, muscle cramps. Prolonged high dose use may cause Cushing's syndrome, Cushingoid features, adrenal suppression, retardation of growth in children and adolescents, bone mineral density decrease, cataract and glaucoma. Potentially Fatal: Paradoxical bronchospasm.

Drug Interactions

Increased fluticasone levels with CYP 3A4 inhibitors e.g ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole. Additive effects with other β-agonist.

Contraindications

Not for primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute attacks of asthma.

Mechanism of Action

Salmeterol, a long acting β2-agonist which acts locally in the lung to mediate bronchodilation. Fluticasone, a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity, reduce symptoms and exacerbations of asthma. Onset: Bronchodilation: 10-20 minutes. Duration: Bronchodilation: 12 hr Absorption: Salmeterol: Negligible absorption after inhalation. Fluticasone: Poorly absorbed from the GI tract; oral bioavailability <1%; absolute bioavailability of inhaled fluticasone: 5-11% (depending on device used). Distribution: Salmeterol: Protein binding: 96%. Fluticasone: Protein binding: 91%. Metabolism: Salmeterol: Extensive hepatic metabolism by hydroxylation; terminal elimination half-lives: 5.5 hr. Fluticasone: Extensive first-pass metabolism by cytochrome CYP3A4. Excretion: Salmeterol: Eliminated mainly in faeces; negligible amounts of unchanged salmeterol are detectable in urine or faeces. Fluticasone: Mainly excreted in faeces as metabolites and unchanged drug; <5% excreted in urine.

Special Precautions

Pulmonary TB, severe cardiovascular disorders, heart rhythm abnormalities, DM, thyrotoxicosis, hypokalaemia. Patients at risk of decreased bone mineral content (e.g. smoking, old age, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, family history of osteoporosis or long term use of drugs that may decrease bone mass (e.g. anticonvulsants and corticosteroids). Do not stop therapy abruptly; therapy should be down titrated. Advise patient to rinse mouth after inhalation. Monitor height of children on prolonged therapy. Pregnancy, lactation.

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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