Viltica 25/100mcg Renacap

✔️ Pharmacology

The capsule combines a synthetic corticosteroid (Fluticasone Furoate) and a LABA (Vilanterol). Vilanterol works by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles, while Fluticasone Furoate helps reduce inflammation by acting on multiple cell types involved in the inflammatory response.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Viltica 25/100mcg Renacap

For inhalation use only; do not swallow the capsule. Remove from blister only before use, place in the inhalation device, inhale deeply, and rinse mouth afterward.

• COPD: 1 inhalation of 25/100 mcg once daily.
• Asthma: 1 inhalation of either 25/100 mcg or 25/200 mcg once daily.
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✔️ Word of Advice: Viltica 25/100mcg Renacap

• Viltica Inhalation Capsule ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.
• Viltica Inhalation Capsule will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
• Learn the correct technique of using metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI) to ensure that the right amount of medication reaches your lungs, and that side effects are minimized.
• Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
• TakeViltica Inhalation Capsule at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks.
• Do not open and close the cover unnecessarily as you will lose the medicine.
• Never breathe out into the mouthpiece.
• Only minuscule amounts of Viltica Inhalation Capsule may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such as weight gain are unlikely.

✔️ Drug Interaction

• P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole): May increase corticosteroid and cardiovascular effects.
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and tricyclic antidepressants: May increase effects on the vascular system.
• Beta-blockers: These may reduce bronchodilatory effects and cause bronchospasm.
• Diuretics: May exacerbate ECG changes and hypokalemia.

✔️ Contraindications

• Not for primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute COPD/asthma episodes.
• Severe milk protein allergy or allergy to ingredients.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings

This combination therapy may interact with the following drugs:

• Bronchodilators: Salbutamol, aminophylline, and theophylline can interact and potentially increase side effects.
• Steroids: Budesonide, prednisone, mometasone, and beclomethasone may enhance corticosteroid effects, increasing the risk of systemic side effects.
• Heart-related Medications: Sotalol, digoxin, disopyramide, procainamide, and quinidine may pose cardiovascular risks when used concurrently.
• Blood Pressure Medications: Atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol can block beta-agonist effects, potentially causing severe bronchospasm.
• Labor-inducing Medicines: Oxytocin may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects.
• Antithyroid Agent: Levothyroxine can interact and may alter therapeutic effects.
• Antidepressants: Imipramine, amitriptyline, isocarboxazid, and phenelzine may increase the vascular effects of vilanterol.
• Antifungals: Itraconazole and ketoconazole may raise corticosteroid levels, increasing potential side effects.
• HIV Medications: Atazanavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, cobicistat, and saquinavir can increase systemic corticosteroid levels, raising the risk of adverse effects.
• Antiparkinson Drug: Levodopa can have heightened effects on the nervous system and vascular health when taken with this inhalation therapy.

✔️ Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat. Keep out of reach of children.