Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

Brand Name of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

• Flutrol

• Forair

• Flutrol CAP

US Brands Equivalent to Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

• Advair diskus

• Advair HFA

• Advair HFA 4521

Generic Name of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg

Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate is the generic name of Seretide Diskus- 50mcg/250mcg.

About the Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg is a bronchodilator class of medicine. It is manufactured in India and is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drugstore, and medical stores. Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler mainly consists of 50 mcg of Salmeterol and 250mcg of Fluticasone Propionate. It is used for treatment and prevention of:

• Asthma

Manufacturer of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

GSK is the manufacturer of the Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler which is a leading medicine in India.

Strength of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler contains 50 mcg of Salmeterol and 250 mcg of Fluticasone Propionate as the active medicinal ingredients. It should be noted that Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler is available in varying strengths.

Uses of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

• Asthma

How Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate) Works?

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler works best or is beneficial in following ways:

1. It is a long-acting bronchodilator.

2. It works by relaxing the muscles in airways and makes breathing easier.

3. It clears the sputum which acts as an obstruction in the airways.

Before you use Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

When not to use Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)?

• If one is suffering from allergy

• If one is suffering from an attack of COPD or asthma.

• If you have high blood pressure

What should be avoided while using Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)?

• Smoking

• Using corticosteroids

• Using alcohol

• Close contact with people who are suffering from flu and cold.

Tell Your Doctor If You

• If you are allergic to Salmeterol or Fluticasone Propionate or both

• If you are pregnant

• If you have the previous history of allergies

• If you have any cardiac disorder

Dosage:

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler is available in varying strengths and at different doses. Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of this drug to use?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of doses.

How to use the drug?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler

• Use only as much as needed or prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should I continue using Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)?

One should take Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler as long as directed by the physician.     

What can occur due to the overdose of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)?

Due to the overdose of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg can lead to the nervousness and shakiness. Seek emergency help when the overdose is suspected.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate):

The side effects of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler is as follows:

• Insomnia

• Headache

• Change in eyesight

• Choking

• Shakiness

Common drug interactions with Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate):

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg are as follows:

• Xylometazoline

• Clarithromycin

• Amprenavir

• Ritonavir

• Levobunolol ophthalmic

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.        

Warnings and Precautions:

1. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

2. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember while using Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate):

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Avoid allergen.

5. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

6. Always keep the mouthpiece down.

Indications and usage

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler is prescribed by the doctor to treat asthma.

• Apply only while you are breathing in from the mouth.

• Use Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler in the exact same amount as prescribed        

• Press down the inhaler only for one time to release the medicine.

Dosage and administration

• Do not take the dose of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler every day.

• Take Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler by one inhalation twice in a day.

Recommended dose:

To get the result, one can use Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler, by one inhalation orally twice in a day.

This is not a substitution for any medical advice, so it will be better to contact the doctor for the appropriate dose according to the health condition.                                

Mode of administration:

• Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler is must be used through the mouth.

• After pressing the inhaler in the mouth, hold the breath for 10 seconds.

• It must be applied one inhalation at a time.

Forms and strengths:

It can give the best result in the form of an inhaler.

Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler is available in varying strengths of 55mcg-14mcg/inh, 113mcg-14mcg/inh etc.

Ingredients of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate):

• Salmeterol

• Fluticasone Propionate

Storage of Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate):

• Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/250mcg Inhaler must be stored at room temperature.

• Do not freeze it.

• Keep the lid close always.