Azmacort200mcg
Inhaler
Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azmacort. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Azmacort may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION Azmacort should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is e... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Azmacort does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Azmacort in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Azmacort in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Azmacort is a steroid. It is used for treatment of wide variety of medical conditions such as allergic disorders, severe allergic reactions, and rheumat... View More
Uses of Azmacort
- Allergic disorders
- Severe allergic reactions
- Rheumatic disorder
Side effects of Azmacort
- Headache
- Infection
- Joint pain
How to use Azmacort
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Azmacort works
Azmacort is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) a... View More
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Azmacort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Azmacort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Prophylaxis treatment of Asthma
Adult Dose
Asthma Inhaler: 1 puff (200mcg) 2-3 times daily. No more than 6 puffs(1200 mcg) /day.
Child Dose
Asthma >12 years old: 1 puff (200mcg) 2-3 times daily. No more than 4 puffs/day
Contraindication
Triamcinolone acetonide (inhalation aerosol) Inhalation Aerosol is not to be regarded as a bronchodilator and is not indicated for rapid relief of bronc... View More
Mode of Action
Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby... View More
Precaution
Particular care is needed in patients who are transferred from systemically active corticosteroids to (triamcinolone acetonide (inhalation aerosol)) Inh... View More
Side Effect
>10% Pharyngitis (25%),Headache (21%) 1-10% Flu syndrome (5%),Sinusitis (4%),Back pain (2%) Frequency Not Defined Bronchospasm,Cough,Dry throat... View More
Interaction
Lowering of plasma salicylates levels. Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs. Antagonised blood glucose-lowering effects of the antid... View More
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