Introduction
Bexitrol HFA is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder(COPD) ,a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is b... View More
Uses of Bexitrol HFA
Side effects of Bexitrol HFA
How to use Bexitrol HFA
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it.
How Bexitrol HFA works
Bexitrol HFA is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.
What if you forget to take Bexitrol HFA?
If you miss a dose of Bexitrol HFA, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Indication
Chronic asthma, COPD
Adult Dose
Inhalation Asthma Prevention and Maintenance, COPD Maintenance Adult: As inhaler: 2 puffs (50 mcg) twice daily; up to 100 mcg twice daily if needed.... View More
Child Dose
Inhalation Child > 4 years Asthma Prevention and Maintenance, COPD Maintenance As inhaler: 2 puffs (50 mcg) twice daily; up to 100 mcg twice daily ... View More
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Salmeterol or to the any excipient of this preparation. Monotherapy in the treatment of asthma. Tre... View More
Mode of Action
Salmeterol is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by its selective action on beta 2 receptors with little effect on he... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ CV disease, CNS disorders, DM, hyperthyroidism, hypokalaemia, seizure disorders, ketoacidosis. Not intended for the relief of acute bronchosp... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (13-17%),Pain (1-12%) 1-10% Nasal congestion (9%),Hypertension (4%),Edema (1-3%),Dizziness (4%),Sleep disturbance (1-3%),Migraine (1-... View More
Interaction
Diuretics, corticosteroids and xanthines may augment hypokalaemia. Risk of severe hypertension when used with MAOIs, TCAs and other sympathomimetics. In... View More
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