Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/50050mg+500mg
Maxhaler
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Additional Offers
Show all
| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effect... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant ri... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500 is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe. It is used in the treatment of asthm... View More
Uses of Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Respiratory tract infection
- Fungal infection of mouth
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Hoarseness of voice
- Cough
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Increased heart rate
How to use Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the m... View More
How Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500 works
Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500 is a combination of two medicines: Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which wo... View More
- This medicine is for inhalation only. The tablet should not be swallowed.
- It should be taken at the same time each day.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathi... View More
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after us... View More
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500... View More
- Only miniscule amounts of Bexitrol F Maxhaler 50/500 may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Indication
Chronic Asthma, COPD
Adult Dose
Inhalation Asthma Adult: As combination containing salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100/250/500 mcg/dose of inhalation powder: 1 inhalat... View More
Child Dose
Inhalation Asthma Child: 4-12 yr: As combination containing salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100 mcg/ dose of inhalation powder: 1 inh... View More
Contraindication
Not for primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute attacks of asthma. Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins.
Mode of Action
Salmeterol, a long acting beta 2-agonist which acts locally in the lung to mediate bronchodilation. Fluticasone, a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorti... View More
Precaution
Pulmonary TB, severe cardiovascular disorders, heart rhythm abnormalities, DM, thyrotoxicosis, hypokalaemia. Patients at risk of decreased bone mineral ... View More
Side Effect
>10% Upper respiratory tract infection (21-27%),Headache (12-21%),Pharyngitis (10-13%) 1-10% Candidiasis, nonspecific site (0-10%),Throat irritatio... View More
Interaction
Increased fluticasone levels with CYP 3A4 inhibitors e.g ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole. Additive effects with other beta-agonist.
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More