PHRM 111 Chapter Notes - Chapter 0: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Salbutamol
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Rinse mouth and gargle with water after use (if using a corticosteroid mdi). Spacers can make it easier for medication to reach the lungs, and also mean less medication gets deposited in the mouth and throat, where it can lead to irritation and mild infections. Recommended to be used with mdis that deliver inhaled corticosteroids by asthma canada. Dosage form/strength : powder for inhalation/100, 250, 500 mcg/blister. Indication : prophylactic management of steroid-responsive bronchial asthma in adults and children. For children 12 months of age and above. Contraindications : ige mediated allergic reactions to lactose or milk; untreated fungal, bacterial or tuberculous infections. Note: taken daily at intervals (usually twice daily) for prevention, and not used as acute treatment of asthmatic attack. Indication : symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm due to bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chronic bronchopulmonary disorders. For adults and children (4 years and older)
