Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler

Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler is a prescription combination inhaler that contains salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 250 mcg per inhalation. It belongs to the long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) plus inhaled corticosteroid class and is used for long-term maintenance treatment of asthma in people who need a higher-strength controller inhaler. Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler helps reduce airway inflammation and keeps the airways open to improve breathing and lower the risk of asthma symptoms and flare-ups.

How it works: Salmeterol relaxes the muscles around the airways so they stay open longer, while fluticasone propionate lowers swelling and mucus in the lungs. Taken by inhaler, Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler delivers these medicines directly to the airways for maintenance control, not for fast rescue during an asthma attack.

Compared with Airtec SF 25 mcg/50 mcg Inhaler, the Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler delivers a much higher steroid dose and is meant for patients whose asthma is not adequately controlled on a lower-strength option. Because it is the stronger sibling product, a clinician may choose it when more anti-inflammatory support is needed rather than for quick relief of sudden symptoms.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Long-term control of wheezing
• Prevention of shortness of breath
• Reducing nighttime asthma symptoms
• Lowering the risk of asthma flare-ups

• Use Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler exactly as prescribed and inhale the medicine through the mouth, not by swallowing it.
• This inhaler is for regular controller use, not for sudden breathing problems; keep a rescue inhaler available if your doctor prescribed one.
• Rinse your mouth with water and spit after each use to help reduce the risk of oral thrush and hoarseness.
• Use it at the same time each day if your prescriber has given a once- or twice-daily schedule.
• Do not change to a lower or higher strength, including Airtec SF 25 mcg/50 mcg Inhaler, unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each dose of Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler provides salmeterol 50 mcg plus fluticasone propionate 250 mcg. The exact schedule depends on the asthma severity and your doctor’s plan, but this strength is typically used as a maintenance inhaler on a regular daily schedule rather than for extra as-needed doses. Do not exceed the maximum number of inhalations your prescriber directs, because this higher-strength product should be used only under medical supervision.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Throat irritation
• Hoarseness
• Cough
• Headache
• Oral thrush (more likely if you do not rinse your mouth)
• Tremor or shakiness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations

• Do not use Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler for sudden asthma attacks; it is a controller medicine, not a rescue inhaler.
• This is a higher-strength inhaler than Airtec SF 25 mcg/50 mcg Inhaler and should only be used when a doctor has decided that lower-strength treatment is not enough.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, thyroid disease, seizures, or low potassium.
• Corticosteroid inhalers can increase the risk of oral thrush and, at higher doses, may affect the adrenal glands if overused.
• Use caution if you take medicines that can raise salmeterol side effects, especially other LABA medicines.
• Alcohol does not usually directly interact with the inhaler, but asthma triggers and tolerance can vary, so follow your doctor’s advice.
• Use extra care with driving or tasks that require focus if you feel shaky, dizzy, or have palpitations after inhalation.

• Other long-acting beta-agonist inhalers or LABA-containing medicines
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol or timolol
• Diuretics that can lower potassium
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants

Store Airtec SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Inhaler at room temperature in the original packaging, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.