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Salmeterol Fluticasone
Salmeterol/fluticasone is a combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta-2 agonist that reduces airway inflammation and dilates airways to improve breathing.
Salmeterol/fluticasone is a combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta-2 agonist that reduces airway inflammation and dilates airways to improve breathing. Used for Asthma maintenance therapy, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) maintenance therapy.
At a glance
| Generic name | Salmeterol Fluticasone |
|---|---|
| Also known as | SERETIDE |
| Sponsor | Università degli Studi di Brescia |
| Drug class | Inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta-2 agonist combination |
| Target | Glucocorticoid receptor (fluticasone); beta-2 adrenergic receptor (salmeterol) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Respiratory/Pulmonology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that suppresses inflammatory responses in the airways by binding glucocorticoid receptors, reducing mucus production and airway edema. Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist that binds beta-2 adrenergic receptors on airway smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation and lasting 12+ hours. Together, they provide both anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory effects for sustained asthma and COPD control.
Approved indications
- Asthma maintenance therapy
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) maintenance therapy
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Headache
- Nervousness/anxiety
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramps
- Oral candidiasis
- Dysphonia
Key clinical trials
- Study of Lunsekimig (SAR443765) Compared With Placebo in Adults With High-risk Asthma (PHASE2)
- Boosting Referrals to Asthma Specialists for Patients Seen at the Emergency Room for an Asthma Exacerbation (NA)
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of QVM149 (Indacaterol Acetate / Glycopyrronium Bromide / Mometasone Furoate) Versus Salmeterol Xinafoate/Fluticasone Propionate in Children From 12 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age With Asthma. (PHASE3)
- Efficacy of Dupilumab Added to Medium Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid/Long-acting Beta-agonist (ICS/LABA) in Comparison to ICS Dose Escalation to High Dose ICS/LABA in Adolescent and Adult Patients With Uncontrolled Asthma (PHASE4)
- Advair HFA in Healthy and HAPE Predisposed Subjects (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Efficacy of Fluticasone Propionate Associated With Salmeterol Using Inhalation Chamber Versus Placebo to Improve the Respiratory Function in Children Over Six Years of Age Who Underwent Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation With a Decline of FEV1 ≥10% From Pre Transplantation (PHASE3)
- Vibroacoustic Therapy With Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure in the Treatment of Nasal Congestion (NA)
- Asthma Research in Children and Adolescents
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |