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FLUTICASONE FORMOTEROL

Fluticasone Formoterol is a corticosteroid which has glucocorticoid activities. It uses a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the 17 carbon position. It has powerful vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory effects, thus, diminishes the symptoms, enhances lung function and avoids asthma exacerbations.

Formoterol is a long-acting specific beta 2 adrenoceptor agonist. It loosens up bronchial smooth muscles by incitement of adenyl cyclase, thus expanding cyclic-3′- 5′- adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels.

Fluticasone Formoterol is used for the following conditions:

Do not give Fluticasone Formoterol to people with the following conditions:

Fluticasone Formoterol may have the following side effects:

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Active or quiescent pulmonary TB
  • Untreated systemic infections
  • Ocular herpes simplex
  • Fungal, viral or airway infections
  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Phaeochromocytoma
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypokalaemia
  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Acute asthma attack
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Pregnancy and lactation

 

Interactions

Fluticasone  Formoterol  may interact with the following medicines:

  • Ketoconazole
  • HIV protease inhibitors
  • Clarithromycin
  • Ketoconazole
  • Antipsyschotics
  • Quinidine
  • Antihistamines
  • Beta-blockers
  • L-dopa, L-thyroxine, oxytocin

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hypotension
  • Variable sugar level
  • Seizures
  • Hypertension or hypotension
  • Seek medical help immediately.

 

Available Brands:

  • Flutiform

 

 

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