Airduo Respiclick Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluticasone propionate, salmeterol (as xinafoate) 55mcg/14mcg, 113mcg/14mcg, 232mcg/14mcg; per actuation; dry pwd for oral inh with a dose counter; contains lactose.
Pharmacological Class
Corticosteroid + long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA).
See Also
How Supplied
RespiClick (60 actuations)—1; Digihaler (60 actuations)—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Airduo Respiclick Indications
Indications
Treatment of asthma in patients not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma control medication [eg, inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)] or whose disease warrants initiation of both an ICS and LABA.
Limitations of Use
Not for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
Airduo Respiclick Dosage and Administration
Adult
Allow approx. 12hrs between doses. Take at same time each day. Not previously on ICS: initially 1 inh of 55/14mcg twice daily. Switching from an ICS or combination product: 1 inh of 55/14mcg or 113/14mcg or 232/14mcg twice daily, based on disease severity and previous asthma therapy. If insufficient response after 2wks, use next higher strength. Max 1 inh of 232/14mcg twice daily. Titrate to lowest effective dose after stability achieved. Rinse mouth after use.
Children
<12yrs: not established.
Airduo Respiclick Contraindications
Contraindications
Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma requiring intensive measures. Severe milk protein hypersensitivity.
Airduo Respiclick Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Airduo Respiclick Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Increased risk of asthma-related events (death, hospitalizations, intubations) with LABA monotherapy (without ICS). Do not initiate in rapidly or acutely deteriorating asthma. Not for use with other long-acting β2-agonists. Do not exceed recommended dose. Prescribe a short-acting, inhaled β2-agonist for acute symptoms; monitor for increased need. Immunosuppressed. Tuberculosis. Systemic infections. Ocular herpes simplex. If exposed to chickenpox or measles, consider immune globulin prophylaxis or antiviral treatment. Monitor for signs/symptoms of adrenal insufficiency when transferring from systemic steroids. May need supplemental systemic corticosteroids during periods of stress or a severe asthma attack. May unmask previously suppressed allergic conditions. Reevaluate periodically. Monitor for hypercorticism and HPA axis suppression (if occurs, discontinue gradually), growth in children, intraocular pressure, glaucoma, or cataracts. Discontinue if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs; use alternative therapy. Cardiovascular disease (esp. coronary insufficiency, arrhythmias, hypertension). Eosinophilic conditions. Convulsive disorders. Thyrotoxicosis. Hyperresponsiveness to sympathomimetics. Diabetes. Ketoacidosis. Hypokalemia. Hyperglycemia. Hepatic impairment: monitor. Assess bone mineral density if risk factors exist (eg, prolonged immobilization, osteoporosis, or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass [eg, anticonvulsants, oral steroids]). Do not use with spacers. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Airduo Respiclick Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Airduo Respiclick Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, saquinavir, telithromycin): not recommended. Caution during or within 2 weeks of discontinuing MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants, β-blockers (consider cardioselective), K+-depleting diuretics.
Airduo Respiclick Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Nasopharyngitis, oral candidiasis, back pain, headache, cough; hypersensitivity reactions.
Airduo Respiclick Clinical Trials
See Literature
Airduo Respiclick Note
Not Applicable
Airduo Respiclick Patient Counseling
See Literature