Introduction

Bexitrol F 50/250 Bexicap is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe. It is used in the treatment of asthma... View More

Uses of Bexitrol F 50/250 Bexicap

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Side effects of Bexitrol F 50/250 Bexicap

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Respiratory tract infection
• Fungal infection of mouth
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Hoarseness of voice
• Cough
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• Increased heart rate

How to use Bexitrol F 50/250 Bexicap

Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the m... View More

How Bexitrol F 50/250 Bexicap works

Bexitrol F 50/250 Bexicap is a combination of two medicines: Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator which wor... View More

Indication

Chronic Asthma, COPD

Adult Dose

Inhalation Asthma Adult: As combination containing salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100/250/500 mcg/dose of inhalation powder: 1 inhalat... View More

Child Dose

Inhalation Asthma Child: 4-12 yr: As combination containing salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100 mcg/ dose of inhalation powder: 1 inh... View More

Contraindication

Not for primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute attacks of asthma. Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins.

Mode of Action

Salmeterol, a long acting beta 2-agonist which acts locally in the lung to mediate bronchodilation. Fluticasone, a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorti... View More

Precaution

Pulmonary TB, severe cardiovascular disorders, heart rhythm abnormalities, DM, thyrotoxicosis, hypokalaemia. Patients at risk of decreased bone mineral ... View More

Side Effect

>10% Upper respiratory tract infection (21-27%),Headache (12-21%),Pharyngitis (10-13%) 1-10% Candidiasis, nonspecific site (0-10%),Throat irritatio... View More

Interaction

Increased fluticasone levels with CYP 3A4 inhibitors e.g ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole. Additive effects with other beta-agonist.