Diskhaler

E419032

Diskhaler is a breath-activated dry powder inhalation device used to deliver the antiviral medication zanamivir directly to the lungs.

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Diskhaler canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf drug delivery device
dry powder inhaler
inhalation device
activationMechanism breath-activated
administers zanamivir
administrationSite oral inhalation
administrationStep inhale rapidly and deeply through mouthpiece
load blister disc
pierce blister
associatedGuideline influenza treatment guidelines referencing inhaled zanamivir
associatedWithDrug zanamivir
surface form: Relenza
benefit direct delivery to respiratory tract
reduced systemic exposure compared to oral dosing
contraindicationNote not recommended for patients unable to use inhalation devices properly
deliveryForm dry powder
designedFor home use
drugClassDelivered neuraminidase inhibitor
hasComponent mouthpiece
piercing mechanism
plastic body
rotating disc holder
hasDoseUnit milligram of zanamivir per blister
intendedUse prophylaxis of influenza
treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza
manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline ONNED1
medicationForm powder for inhalation
packaging device plus blister discs
patientPopulation adults
children
previousManufacturerName Glaxo Wellcome NERFINISHED
regulatoryStatus prescription only
requires patient inspiratory effort
routeOfAdministration inhalation
safetyNote not for nebulization
not for use with mechanical ventilators
storageCondition store at room temperature
targetsOrgan lungs
therapeuticArea infectious diseases
respiratory infections
usedFor delivery of zanamivir
treatment of influenza
treatment of influenza A
treatment of influenza B
usesDosageForm blister disc
foil blister

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