Indication
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Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Asthma prophylaxis Age: Adult Condition: Mild asthma |
Dose: Powder or aerosol inhaler – 100 mcg Frequency: twice daily |
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Indication: Asthma prophylaxis Age: Adult Condition: Severe asthma |
Dose: Powder or aerosol inhaler – up to 500-1,000 mcg Frequency: twice daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Asthma prophylaxis Age: 4-16 years |
Dose: Powder or aerosol inhaler – 50-100 micrograms Frequency: twice daily Note: Increased to 200 micrograms twice daily if necessary |
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Indication: Asthma prophylaxis Age: less than 4 years |
Dose: Powder or aerosol inhaler – Not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
Administration
- Prime inhaler with 4 sprays before first use
- Prime if unused for >7 days
Side Effect
- Oral candidiasis (Less than 31%)
- Throat irritation (3-22%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (16-18%)
- Fatigue or malaise (16%)
- Nasal congestion (16%)
- Rhinitis (Less than 13%)
- Musculoskeletal pain (2-12%)
- Headache (5-11%)
- Nasal congestion (8%)
- Sinusitis or sinus infection (4-7%)
- Cough (4-6%)
- Bronchitis (2-6%)
- Hoarseness or dysphonia (2-6%)
- Allergic rhinitis (5%)
- Nasal discharge (5%)
- Upper respiratory inflammation (2-5%)
- Muscle injury (Less than 5%)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort or pain (1-4%)
- Hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, urticaria),Respiratory Rhinitis
- rhinorrhea or postnasal drip
- nasal sinus disorders
- laryngitis
- GI Diarrhea
- loss of taste
- viral infections
- dyspeptic symptoms
- discomfort
- pain
- hyposalivation
- Muscular Musculoskeletal pain
- stiffness
- tightness
- rigidity
- injuries
- soreness
- Dizziness
- migraine
- fever
- viral infection
- pain
- chest symptoms
- viral skin infections
- soft tissue injuries
- urinary infections
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Drug/Milk Protein Hypersensitivity
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Risk of severe allergic reaction
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Status Asthmaticus
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Not for primary treatment
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at room temperature between 20°C and 25°C. Keep away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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