Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule

Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule is a prescription inhalation medicine for asthma that contains salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 500 mcg in each capsule. It combines a long-acting bronchodilator (salmeterol) with an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone propionate) to help keep airways open and reduce inflammation. This higher-strength Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule is used as maintenance treatment, not for sudden asthma attacks. It comes in a strip/box of 10 capsules made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

How it works: Salmeterol relaxes the muscles around the airways so breathing stays easier for longer, while fluticasone propionate calms swelling and irritation inside the lungs. In this capsule form, the medicine is inhaled directly into the lungs, where it can work locally to help prevent asthma symptoms.

Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule is a higher-strength option than Quikhale SF 50 mcg/250 mcg Capsule, with twice the fluticasone propionate while keeping the same salmeterol amount. A doctor may choose this strength for people whose asthma is not adequately controlled on the lower strength or who need more anti-inflammatory support. It is not meant to work like a rescue inhaler, and it is generally selected only after a clinician has assessed the person’s symptoms and control.

• Maintenance treatment of asthma
• Long-term control of wheezing
• Reduction of shortness of breath from asthma
• Prevention of daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms
• Support for patients needing stronger inhaled steroid control

• Use the capsule only with the inhalation device your pharmacist or doctor recommends; do not swallow the capsule.
• Open one Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule only when you are ready to inhale the dose.
• Inhale the powder exactly as directed and do not take extra puffs or extra capsules to treat sudden symptoms.
• Take it at the same times each day if your doctor prescribes regular use.
• Rinse your mouth with water after inhaling and spit it out to lower the risk of thrush.
• Do not use this capsule for an asthma attack; keep a fast-acting rescue inhaler available as prescribed.

Each Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule delivers salmeterol 50 mcg plus fluticasone propionate 500 mcg per inhaled dose. The usual frequency may be twice daily for maintenance in selected patients, but the exact schedule and whether this higher strength is appropriate are decided by the doctor. Do not use more than prescribed, because higher total daily exposure may raise the risk of side effects.

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

Common side effects of Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate may include:

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Sore throat or throat irritation
• Cough after inhalation
• Headache
• Oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth)
• Muscle or joint aches
• Tremor or feeling jittery

• Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsule is a higher-strength maintenance inhaler and should be used only if your doctor thinks the 500 mcg fluticasone dose is needed.
• Do not use it to relieve sudden asthma symptoms; seek emergency care or use your rescue inhaler as directed.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, seizures, or low potassium.
• Rinse and spit after each use to lower the risk of oral thrush, which can be more of a concern with the 500 mcg strength.
• Use caution if you notice shaking, palpitations, or nervousness, since salmeterol can cause these effects.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice, especially if you have been using it regularly.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but if it worsens your breathing or dizziness, avoid it while using this medicine.

• Other long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) or asthma inhalers containing salmeterol-like medicines
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or cobicistat
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol, which can block the bronchodilator effect
• Diuretics or other medicines that can lower potassium, increasing the risk of heart rhythm problems
• Certain antidepressants or MAO inhibitors that may increase stimulant-like side effects

Store Quikhale SF 50 mcg/500 mcg Capsules in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep the capsules dry until use.