Not indicated for rapid relief of bronchospasm. Not suitable as sole therapy for status asthmaticus or other acute asthma exacerbations. Active or quiescent pulmonary TB; fungal, viral or bacterial resp infections. Pneumonia in patients w/ COPD. Visual disturbances. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, decreased bone mineral density, cataract, glaucoma. Periods of stress, severe asthma attack or elective surgery. Not to be used w/ +ve pressure delivering systems. Transferring from oral steroids. High-dose & prolonged use. Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Growth retardation in childn & adolescents.
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