Seroflo Autohaler 25 MCG+250 MCG

[james stewart]

NDICATORS  Seroflo Autohaler 25 MCG+250 MCG

Pregnancy:D Lactation:L4 Lab:NA Food:NA

TYPICAL USAGE

asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

SIDE EFFECTS

Glaucoma, Cataract, Growth retardation, Adrenocortical suppression, Decrease in bone mineral density.

DRUG INTERACTION

Ritonavir (Norvir), atazanavir (Reyataz),clarithromycin (Biaxin), indinavir (Crixivan), itraconazole (Sporanox),ketoconazole, nelfinavir (Viracept), and telithromycin (Ketek) may increase levels of fluticasone in the body by reducing the breakdown of fluticasone byliver enzymes. This may increase side effects of fluticasone.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak HPA inhibitory effect when applied topically.

Salmeterol (25mcg/1puff)

INDICATORS

Pregnancy:D Lactation:L5 Lab:NA Food:NA

TYPICAL USAGE

Reversible airway obstruction.

SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea, stomach upset, skin rash, acute toxicity.

DRUG INTERACTION

Reversible airway obstruction.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

This medication is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).