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Generic: Fluticasone Propionate Inhalation

Form: Inhaler 250mcg/metered dose

Indication

Inhalation as, Asthma prophylaxis, Nebuliser suspension as prophylactic management in severe asthma (patients requiring high dose inhaled or oral corticosteroid therapy), Treatment of mild to moderate acute exacerbation of asthma.

Administration

Prime inhaler (4 actuations into air) before first use and after prolonged (>7 days) idleness Valve holding chamber and face mask may be used for younger patients

Adult Dose

Inhalation Asthma prophylaxis Adult: As fluticasone propionate powd or aerosol inhaler: 100 mcg bid in mild asthma, up to 500-1,000 mcg bid in severe cases. Nebuliser suspension Adults and adolescents over 16 years (prophylactic management in severe asthma): 0.5-2 mg twice daily. The recommended initial dose is 2mg twice daily. The dosage should then be adjusted until control is achieved or reduced to the minimum effective dose according to the individual response.

Child Dose

Inhalation Asthma prophylaxis Child: 4-16 yr As fluticasone propionate powd or aerosol inhaler: 50-100 mcg bid, increased to 200 mcg bid if necessary. <4 years: Safety and efficacy not established Nebuliser suspension Children and adolescents 4 to 16 years of age (treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma): 1mg twice daily.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to drug, components or milk proteins, which may result in anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, and urticaria. Primary treatment of status asthmaticus, acute bronchospasm.

Mode of Action

Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the 17 carbon position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) inhibitory effect when applied topically. Fluticasone shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effect on neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, mast cells, lymphocytes, and mediators (histamine, leukotrienes, cytokines, eicosanoids)

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

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Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established