Flutide 125/5 HFA125mcg+5mcg/Puff
Inhaler
Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flutide 125/5 HFA. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flutide 125/5 HFA may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flutide 125/5 HFA is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Flutide 125/5 HFA is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in w... View More
Uses of Flutide 125/5 HFA
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Flutide 125/5 HFA
- 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 Flutide 125/5 HFA
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 Flutide 125/5 HFA works
Flutide 125/5 HFA is a combination of two medicines: Formoterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by re... View More
- Flutide 125/5 HFA is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe.
- 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 Flutide 125/5 HFA can lowe... View More
- Only miniscule amounts of Flutide 125/5 HFA may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are unlikely.
Indication
Fluticasone and Formoterol is a fixed-dose combination metered-dose inhaler indicated for the regular treatment of, Asthma, where a long-acting ß2 agoni... View More
Administration
Priming the inhaler Before using the inhaler for the first time, or if the inhaler has not been used for 3 days or more, or after exposure to freezing ... View More
Adult Dose
Inhalation Per actuation Fluticasone + Formoterol: 50/5, 125/5 and 250/10 mcg Recommended dose for Adults 250/10 mcg Inhaler: 2 inhalations (puffs)... View More
Child Dose
Child < 12years not recommended. Recommended dose Adolescents aged 12 years and above: 50 /5 mcg inhaler - 2 inhalations (puffs) twice daily normal... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. .
Mode of Action
Fluticasone propionate is a synthetic, trifluorinated glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory activity in the lungs when given by inhalation. Fluti... View More
Precaution
Fluticasone + Formoterol inhaler should not be used to treat acute asthma symptoms for which a fast- and short-acting bronchodilator is required. Patien... View More
Side Effect
Hyperglycemia; headache, tremor, dizziness, dysgeusia; palpitations, ventricular extrasystoles; asthma exacerbation, dysphonia, throat irritation; dry m... View More
Interaction
Long-term treatment & co-administration w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nelfinavir, saquinavir... View More
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