Saltra inhaler 25mcg / 250mcg

About Saltra inhaler 25mcg / 250mcg

Saltra Uses

• Long term maintenance treatment of persistent asthma
• Reducing the frequency of asthma flare ups
• Maintenance therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, when prescribed
• Controlling nighttime and early morning asthma symptoms
• Reducing reliance on a rescue inhaler with regular preventive use

Saltra Benefits

• Combines a long acting bronchodilator and inhaled steroid in one device
• Twice daily dosing supports consistent airway control
• Reduces airway inflammation while also relaxing airway muscles
• May reduce the number of asthma related hospital visits with regular use

What Experts Say

Salmeterol is a long acting bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles around the airways, while Fluticasone Propionate is an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation. Combining them in Saltra Inhaler targets two different parts of asthma at once, which is why it works better as a preventer than either ingredient used alone.

Guidelines for asthma management generally recommend that a long acting beta agonist like Salmeterol only be used together with an inhaled steroid, never on its own, since using it alone has been linked to a higher risk of serious asthma related events. Saltra Inhaler is formulated to meet that safety requirement.

This inhaler is a preventer, not a reliever, so it will not act fast enough to stop a sudden asthma attack. Patients need a separate fast acting reliever inhaler for emergencies, and should see a doctor for regular review of asthma control, inhaler technique, and dose adjustments.

Drug Class

• Long acting beta2 agonist and inhaled corticosteroid combination, LABA/ICS

Saltra inhaler 25mcg / 250mcg formula

• Salmeterol
• Fluticasone Propionate

Available forms

• Metered dose inhaler

How to use Saltra inhaler 25mcg / 250mcg?

• Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually two puffs twice daily
• Shake the inhaler well before each use
• Rinse your mouth with water after each dose to reduce the risk of oral thrush
• Use a spacer device if advised, especially for children
• Keep a separate fast acting reliever inhaler available for sudden symptoms
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice even if symptoms improve

Drug Interactions

• Beta blockers: These can reduce the effectiveness of Salmeterol and should generally be avoided in asthma patients
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Medicines like ritonavir or ketoconazole can raise Fluticasone levels significantly
• Other beta agonists: Using additional long acting or short acting beta agonists too frequently raises the risk of heart related side effects
• Diuretics: Combined use may increase the risk of low potassium levels

Risks and warnings

• Not a rescue inhaler: Saltra does not relieve sudden breathlessness and must not replace a fast acting reliever inhaler
• Heart effects: Salmeterol can occasionally cause a fast or irregular heartbeat, especially at higher than prescribed doses
• Oral thrush: Regular use without rinsing the mouth increases the risk of fungal infection in the mouth and throat
• Growth in children: Long term inhaled steroid use in children should be monitored by a doctor

Saltra Side Effects

• Oral thrush
• Hoarse voice
• Throat irritation
• Headache
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Muscle cramps
• Tremor

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Do not puncture or expose the canister to flame after use
• Keep the mouthpiece clean and covered when not in use
• Keep out of reach of children.