Azmacort Inhaler
Triamcinolone Acetonide Inhalation
200mcg
Synovia Pharma PLC.
| Pack size | 240 doses unit |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 498 BDT |
Indications
Azmacort Inhaler is used for:
Prophylaxis treatment of Asthma
Adult Dose
Asthma
Inhaler: 1 puff (200mcg) 2-3 times daily. No more than 6 puffs(1200 mcg) /day.
Child Dose
Asthma
>12 years old: 1 puff (200mcg) 2-3 times daily.
No more than 4 puffs/day
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Triamcinolone acetonide (inhalation aerosol) Inhalation Aerosol is not to be regarded as a bronchodilator and is not indicated for rapid relief of bronchospasm. Triamcinolone Acetonide is contraindicated in patients with a sensitivity to the active or inactive ingredients. Untreated systemic fungal, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection.
Precautions
Particular care is needed in patients who are transferred from systemically active corticosteroids to (triamcinolone acetonide (inhalation aerosol)) Inhalation Aerosol because deaths due to adrenal insufficiency have occurred in asthmatic patients during and after transfer from systemic corticosteroids to aerosolized steroids in recommended doses. Orally inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients. TB, other serious infections, Glaucoma, incr IOP, cataracts, immunocompromised pts.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk
Interactions
Lowering of plasma salicylates levels. Increased risk of GI bleeding and ulceration with NSAIDs. Antagonised blood glucose-lowering effects of the antidiabetics. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia with amphotericin B, beta agonists, beta-blockers, potassium-depleting diuretics, theophylline. Increased clearance of the triamcinolone with ciclosporin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, barbiturate, rifampicin. Infections may develop if given with live vaccines.
Side Effects
Side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide Inhalation :
>10%
Pharyngitis (25%), Headache (21%)
1-10%
Flu syndrome (5%), Sinusitis (4%), Back pain (2%)
Frequency Not Defined
Bronchospasm, Cough, Dry throat/mouth, Oral candidiasis (rare)
Mode of Action
Triamcinolone has mainly glucocorticoid activity. It suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reduces capillary permeability thereby decreasing inflammation.
Note
Azmacort 200mcg Inhaler generic name is Triamcinolone Acetonide Inhalation. Azmacort 200mcg Inhaler is manufactured by Synovia Pharma PLC.Azmacort is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Azmacort Inhaler is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.