SALMATE Inhaler
Salmeterol
25MCG
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 1's |
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| Retail Price | 446.51 NPR |
Indications
SALMATE Inhaler is used for:
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.
Prevention of Exercise-Induced Asthma
2 puffs (50 mcg) at least 30 min prior to exercise.
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 if needed.
Prevention of Exercise-Induced Asthma
2 puffs (50 mcg) at least 30 min prior to exercise.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Salmeterol or to the any excipient of this preparation. Monotherapy in the treatment of asthma. Treatment of status asthmaticus, other acute episodes of asthma or COPD.
Precautions
Patient w/ CV disease, CNS disorders, DM, hyperthyroidism, hypokalaemia, seizure disorders, ketoacidosis. Not intended for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor pulmonary function, BP, heart rate, CNS stimulation, hepatic function; glucose and K levels..
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Diuretics, corticosteroids and xanthines may augment hypokalaemia. Risk of severe hypertension when used with MAOIs, TCAs and other sympathomimetics. Increased susceptibility to cardiac arrhythmias caused by digoxin and other cardiac glycosides.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Salmeterol :
>10%
Headache (13-17%),Pain (1-12%)
1-10%
Nasal congestion (9%),Hypertension (4%),Edema (1-3%),Dizziness (4%),Sleep disturbance (1-3%),Migraine (1-3%),Contact dermatitis (1-3%),Urticaria (3%),Hyperglycemia (1-3%),Articular rheumatism (1-3%),Paresthesia (1-3%),Muscular stiffness (1-3%),Photodermatitis (1-2%),Bronchitis (7%),Influenza (5%),Rigidity (1-3%),Rhinitis (5%),Asthma (3%)
Frequency Not Defined
Conjunctivitis,Hyperglycemia,Keratitis,Oral candidiasis,Chest tightness,Cataracts,Hypokalemia,Myositis
Mechanism 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 heart rate.
Note
SALMATE 25MCG Inhaler manufactured by Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Salmeterol. SALMATE is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on SALMATE Inhaler is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.