Fluticcasone Propionate+Salmeterol
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Asthma, COPD |
| Therapy | Anti-Asthmatic, Drugs For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
| Side Effects | Muscle cramps, increased heart rate, joint pain, headache |
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Molecule Description
Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol is used to manage breathing difficulties associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains a combination of fluticasone and salmeterol as its active ingredients. You should use Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol as directed by your doctor, following the prescribed doses and duration. Do not exceed the recommended dose, and do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
Uses
Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol is used for relieving asthma and COPD symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulty, and chest tightness.
Contraindications
When should one not use Fluticcasone Propionate+Salmeterol
- If you are allergic to fluticasone, salmeterol or any of the other ingredients of Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol.
- If you have a severe allergy to milk proteins.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Yellowish white coatings or patches on tongue, mouth or throat (thrush)
- Hoarseness of voice
- Infections of sinus, respiratory infections
- Muscle cramps
- Increased heart rate
- Joint pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are diabetic.
- You have a thyroid disorder.
- You are suffering from fungal, bacterial or viral infections.
- You are suffering from high blood pressure or heart disease.
- You have low levels of potassium in the blood.
- You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
- You are taking any other steroid medicine orally or injectable.
- You notice worsening symptoms after using this inhaler.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol contains the steroid medicine fluticasone, which helps reduce swelling and irritation in the airways. Salmeterol, on the other hand, aids in widening the air passages. Together, these two medications make breathing easier and relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and wheezing in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of some blood pressure-lowering medicines (propranolol, atenolol, water pills) along with Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol should be done with caution.
- Medicines to treat fungal and bacterial infections (ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) and antiviral medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat-containing products) may worsen the side effects if given along with Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol.
- If steroid tablets or injections are going on, the use of Fluticasone Propionate+Salmeterol should be done judiciously as it may add up to side effects.
- Tell your doctor about all ongoing medicines and herbal supplements before you start this treatment.
Dosage
Overdose
If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately as you may face some serious complications.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.
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