Trimbow

Trimbow

Manufacturer:

Chiesi

Distributor:

Zenfields
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per delivered dose Beclometasone dipropionate 87 mcg, formoterol fumarate dihydrate 5 mcg, glycopyrronium 9 mcg
Indications/Uses
Maintenance treatment of moderate to severe COPD in adults who are inadequately treated by a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid & a long-acting β2-agonist or a combination of a long-acting β2-agonist & a long-acting muscarinic antagonist. Maintenance treatment of asthma in adults who are inadequately controlled w/ a maintenance combination of a long-acting β2-agonist & medium dose of inhaled corticosteroid, & who experienced ≥1 asthma exacerbations in the previous yr.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Recommended & max dose: 2 inhalations bd.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Immediately discontinue treatment in case of signs suggesting allergic reactions, in particular, angioedema (including breathing/swallowing difficulties, swelling of tongue/lips/face), urticaria or skin rash. Not indicated for treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm, or acute disease exacerbation (ie, as rescue therapy). Risk of paradoxical bronchospasm. Do not abruptly stop treatment. Reassess therapy if disease deteriorates. Higher risk of adverse reactions (eg, local fungal infections or dysphonia) in asthmatic patients w/ CV co-morbidities or risk factors. Do not administer Trimbow for at least 12 hr before start of halogenated anaesth. Increased incidence of pneumonia, including pneumonia requiring hospitalisation, in patients w/ COPD receiving inhaled corticosteroids. Systemic effects may occur w/ any inhaled corticosteroid, particularly at high doses prescribed for long periods. Possible systemic corticosteroid effects include Cushing's syndrome, Cushingoid features, adrenal suppression, growth retardation, decrease in bone mineral density &, more rarely, a range of psychological or behavioural effects including psychomotor hyperactivity, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression or aggression (particularly in childn). Potentially serious hypokalaemia may result from β2-agonist therapy. Caution if co-administered w/ other medicinal products which can induce hypokalaemia. Inhalation of formoterol may cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Long-term co-administration w/ other anticholinergic-containing medicinal products is not recommended. Rinse mouth or gargle w/ water w/o swallowing or brush teeth after inhaling the prescribed dose to reduce the risk of oropharyngeal candida infection. Visual disturbance may be reported w/ systemic & topical corticosteroid use. Regularly reassess doses of beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium & titrate to the lowest doses at which effective control of asthma symptoms is maintained. Contains 8.856 mg of ethanol per actuation. Theoretical potential for interaction in particularly sensitive patients taking disulfiram or metronidazole. Caution in patients w/ cardiac arrhythmias, especially 3rd degree AV block & tachyarrhythmias (accelerated &/or irregular heartbeat, including atrial fibrillation), idiopathic subvalvular aortic stenosis, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, severe heart disease (particularly acute MI, ischaemic heart disease, CHF), occlusive vascular diseases (particularly arteriosclerosis), arterial HTN & aneurysm; known or suspected QTc interval prolongation, either congenital or induced by medicinal products; thyrotoxicosis, DM, pheochromocytoma & untreated hypokalaemia; active or quiescent pulmonary TB; fungal & viral airway infections; narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia or urinary retention; severe renal impairment (GFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m2) or ESRD requiring dialysis (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2), especially if associated w/ significant body wt reduction; severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). Avoid use during pregnancy & labour. Infants & neonates born to mothers receiving substantial doses should be observed for adrenal suppression. Discontinue breast-feeding or discontinue/abstain from therapy. No relevant use in paed population <18 yr for COPD. Safety & efficacy in paed population <18 yr have not yet been established for asthma.
Adverse Reactions
Pneumonia (in COPD patients), pharyngitis, oral candidiasis, UTI, nasopharyngitis; headache; dysphonia.
Drug Interactions
Beclometasone: Possible systemic effects w/ strong CYP3A inhibitors (eg, ritonavir, cobicistat). Formoterol: Reduced or abolished effect w/ non-cardioselective β-blockers (including eye drops). Potentially additive effects w/ other β-adrenergic medicinal products. Prolonged QT interval & increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias w/ quinidine, disopyramide, procainamide, antihistamines, MAOIs, TCAs & phenothiazines. L-dopa, L-thyroxine, oxytocin & alcohol can impair cardiac tolerance towards β2-sympathomimetics. Precipitated hypertensive reactions w/ MAOIs, including medicinal products w/ similar properties eg, furazolidone & procarbazine. Elevated risk of arrhythmias w/ halogenated hydrocarbon anaesth. Potentiation of possible hypokalaemic effect w/ xanthine derivatives, steroids, or diuretics. Hypokalaemia may increase the disposition towards arrhythmias in patients treated w/ digitalis glycosides. Glycopyrronium: Potential interaction w/ medicinal products affecting renal excretion mechanisms. Limited increase in total systemic exposure & slight decrease in renal clearance w/ cimetidine (probe inhibitor of OCT2 & MATE1 transporters). Possible additive effect w/ other anticholinergic-containing medicinal products.
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
ATC Classification
R03AL09 - formoterol, glycopyrronium bromide and beclometasone ; Belongs to the class of combination of adrenergics with anticholinergics, that may also include a corticosteroid. Used in the treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Trimbow 87/5/9 mcg inhalation soln
Packing/Price
((pressurised container)) 120 actuation x 1's
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