Xaltide HFA Inhale

About Xaltide HFA Inhale

Xaltide HFA Inhaler Uses

• Controls persistent asthma as a long term maintenance therapy
• Reduces airway swelling and inflammation
• Lowers the frequency of asthma attacks and wheezing
• Eases breathlessness linked to ongoing airway inflammation

Xaltide HFA Inhale formula

• Salbutamol Sulphate
• Beclomethasone Dipropionate

Available forms

Inhaler

How to use Xaltide HFA Inhale?

• Shake well before each use
• Breathe out fully, then seal your lips around the mouthpiece
• Press the canister while breathing in slowly and deeply
• Rinse your mouth with water after use and spit it out

Contraindications

• This medicine must not be used by patients with known allergy to salbutamol or beclomethasone
• Not suitable as a rescue inhaler for a sudden asthma attack
• Avoid in patients with untreated active lung tuberculosis
• Contraindicated in patients with severe, uncontrolled low blood potassium

Drug Interactions

• Beta-blockers: can trigger severe bronchospasm in asthma patients
• MAO inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants: may intensify the effect on the heart
• Other steroids, diuretics or xanthine medicines: combined use may lower blood potassium further
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole: can raise the steroid level in the body

Risks and warnings

• Increasing rescue inhaler use: signals worsening asthma and needs a doctor's review
• Children on long term treatment: growth should be monitored by the doctor
• Heart conditions, diabetes or thyroid disease: need closer monitoring during treatment
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women: should ask a doctor before use

Xaltide HFA Inhaler Side Effects

• Tremor
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Throat irritation or hoarseness
• Oral thrush
• Rare paradoxical worsening of breathing

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C, away from sunlight and frost
• Do not puncture, break or burn the canister
• Keep out of reach of children