Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Derm: rash.
EENT: otitis media, dysphonia, epistaxis, oropharyngeal fungal infections, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis.
Endo: ↓ growth (children), adrenal suppression (high dose, long-term therapy only), weight gain.
GI: abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, nausea, vomiting.
MS: back pain.
Neuro: headache.
Resp: bronchospasm, cough.
Misc: ANAPHYLAXIS, flu-like syndrome.
Drug-Drug:
(Generic available)
Flexhaler
Respules
Absorption: Flexhaler: 39%; Respules: 6%. Action is primarily local following inhalation.
Distribution: Crosses placenta; enters breast milk in small amounts.
Protein Binding: 8590%.
Metabolism/Excretion: Metabolized by the liver (primarily by CYP3A4) following absorption from lungs; 60% excreted in urine, 40% in feces.
Half-life: Adults: 23.6 hr; Children 1014 yrs: 1.5 hr; Children 46 yrs: 2.3 hr (after nebulization).
(improvement in symptoms)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
Inhaln | within 24 hr | 14 wk | unknown |
Nebulization | with 28 days | 46 wk | unknown |
Improvement in pulmonary function; decreased airway responsiveness may take longer.
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