Presentation on 1 AEROSOL PRESENTED BY Md. Hamidul Kowsar Dept. of Pharmacy State University of Bangladesh
The three principle types of devices widely used are :- Metered Dose Inhalers(MDI) Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI) Nebulizers AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM
Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) Beclometasone Brand Name Company Name ASCON-250 HFA The Acme Laboratories Ltd. AZBEC Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd. BECLOCORT-HFA Aristopharma Ltd. BECLOMIN-HFA 100 Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. DECOMIT-100HFA Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd STERADIN-HFA 250 INH A CI Ltd.
Pharmacology action :- Beclometasone controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation. Dose :- Adult: Initially, 600-800 mcg daily. Maintenance: 400 mcg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Child: 50 or 100 mcg bid- qid or 100 or 200 mcg bid. Function :- Beta-2 agonist ; Antiasthmatic Contraindication :- Hypersensitivity
Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) IPRATROPIUM + SALBUTAMOL Brand Name Company Name IPRASOL Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. SALPIUM ACME Laboratories Ltd. SULPREX Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. SULPREX Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pharmacology action :- Ipratropium bromide has anticholinergic ( parasympatholytic ) properties. In preclinical studies, it appears to inhibit vagally mediated reflexes by antagonising the action of acetylcholine, the transmitter agent released from the vagus nerve. The bronchodilation following inhalation of ipratropium bromide is primarily local and site specific to the lung and not systemic in nature. Dose :- Initially, 3 ml every 6 hr. Max: 3 ml every 4 hr. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Function :- Contraindication :- Tachyarrhythmia
Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) FLUTICASONE + SALMETEROL Brand Name Company Name AROFLO-125 HFA Aristopharma Ltd. AROTIDE 25/125 INHALER Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd AXINAT-F Inhaler 125 The Acme Laboratories Ltd. BEXITROL F HFA60 Beximco SEROXYN 25/125 ACI Ltd.
Pharmacology action :- Salmeterol , a long acting -agonist which acts locally in the lung to mediate bronchodilation . Fluticasone , a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity, reduce symptoms and exacerbations of asthma. Dose :- Salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 100/250/500 mcg/dose of inhalation powder: Function :- Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Contraindication :- Hypersensitivity
Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) SALBUTAMOL Brand name Company name AZMASOL Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. AZMASOL HFA Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. SALMOLIN ACME Laboratories Ltd. SALMOLIN-200 Cosmic Chemical Industries Ltd . SALOMAX 100 Eskayef Bangladesh Ltd
After inhalation, salbutamol reaches the lungs directly and acts within 3-5 minutes with a peak at 15-20 minutes. Overall duration of action of salbutamol is 4-6 hours. Pharmacology action :- Dose :- Each inhalation contains 100 microgram salbutamol in HFA ( hydrofluoroalkane ) propellant Function Bronchodilator. Relieve bronchospasm in bronchial asthama , chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other airway resistance diseases. Contraindication :- Hypersensitivity
Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) SALBUTAMOL Brand name Company name SALMOLIN-200 Cosmic Chemical Industries Ltd . SULTOLIN Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
After inhalation, salbutamol reaches the lungs directly and acts within 3-5 minutes with a peak at 15-20 minutes. Overall duration of action of salbutamol is 4-6 hours. Pharmacology action :- Dose :- Each inhalation contains 100 microgram salbutamol in HFA ( hydrofluoroalkane ) propellant Function :- bronchodilator. relieve bronchospasm in bronchial asthama , chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other airway resistance diseases. Contraindication :- Hypersensitivity
Nebulizers Generic name Brand name Company name Acetylcysteine Mucomist ® Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. SALBUTAMOL VENTOLIN GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Ltd.
Decreases thickness of mucous secretions in lung; protects the liver by maintaining or restoring glutathione levels or by acting as an alternate substrate for conjugation with, and thus detoxification of, the acetaminophen reactive metabolite. Pharmacology action :- Acetylcysteine 200 mgc Dose :- Each inhalation contains 100 microgram salbutamol in HFA ( hydrofluoroalkane ) propellant Function :- Contraindication :- Acetylcysteine -- Chronic bronchopulmonary disease SALBUTAMOL- Bronchospasm ; Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Acetylcysteine - Hypersensitivity SALBUTAMOL- Dyspepsia
Nasal Spray Fluticasone Brand Name Company Name Flixonase GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Limited Flonaspray Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Flutica Aristopharma Ltd. Fluticon The Acme Laboratories Ltd Fluvate Spry Opsonin Pharma Limited Fluvent ACI
Pharmacology action :- Fluticasone utilises a fluorocarbothioate ester linkage at the C17 position. It has potent vasoconstrictive and anti-inflammatory activity, but weak HPA inhibitory effect when applied topically. Dose :- Adult : As powder or aerosol: 100-250 mcg , up to 500-1000 mcg Child : As powder or aerosol: >4 yr: Initially, 50-100 mcg bid. May increase to 200 mcg, Function :- Asthma prophylaxis Contraindication :- Nosebleeds may occur