It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flumetol 50/500 Easycap. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flumetol 50/500 Easycap may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flumetol 50/500 Easycap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Flumetol 50/500 Easycap 50mcg+500mcg Capsule
Introduction
Flumetol 50/500 Easycap is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe. It is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in w...
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Uses of Flumetol 50/500 Easycap
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Side effects of Flumetol 50/500 Easycap
Common
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 Flumetol 50/500 Easycap
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 medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs a...
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How Flumetol 50/500 Easycap works
Flumetol 50/500 Easycap is a combination of two medicines: Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. Fluticasone Propionate is a steroi...
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Quick Tips
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 difficult...
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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) immediat...
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Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium level as low oxygen level in the blood (hypoxia) and medicines such as Flumetol 50/50...
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Only miniscule amounts of Flumetol 50/500 Easycap may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects are un...
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Brief Description
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 inhal...
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Child Dose
Inhalation
Asthma
Child: 4-12 yr:
As combination containing salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100 mcg/ dose of inhalation powder:
1 i...
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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 glucocor...
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Precaution
Pulmonary TB, severe cardiovascular disorders, heart rhythm abnormalities, DM, thyrotoxicosis, hypokalaemia. Patients at risk of decreased bone minera...
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