Seretide Diskus - 50mcg/500mcg

What is Seretide Diskus

Seretide inhalers are used to manage the symptoms of Asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders (COPD).

Seretide Diskus 50/500 has two salts: Salmeterol (50mcg) and Fluticasone Propionate (500mcg).

Together, these salts help control Asthma and COPD effectively.

It is a prescription-based medication. Your doctor will advise how much Seretide to take and how often to use it.

GlaxoSmithKline is a renowned manufacturer that manufactures Seretide Diskus 50/500 mcg.

Uses of Seretide Diskus

Seretide Diskus 500 mcg is used to control and prevent Bronchospasm in patients with Asthma attacks.

It helps in managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) symptoms.

Seretide allows more physical activities without wheezing, coughing, or shortness of breath.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disorder in which the airways narrow, swell, and produces too much mucus.

It can make breathing hard and lead to coughing, wheezing (making a whistling sound when you breathe), and shortness of breath.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)

COPD is a group of lung disorders that leads to airflow obstruction in the lungs.

This makes it hard to get the air out of the lungs.

Because of this blockage, people have trouble breathing or become exhausted due to the strain of breathing.

How does Seretide Diskus work

Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate are the two main ingredients of Seretide Diskus 50/500.

Salmeterol is a Long-Acting Bronchodilator that relaxes and dilates the airway muscles. Therefore, it improves breathing.

Fluticasone Propionate is a Corticosteroid that acts on the inner cells of the nasal lining. It prevents the release of inflammation-causing chemicals.

Consequently, it relieves sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, and sinus pain.

They together manage the symptoms Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and Asthma.

Dosage

Always stick to your doctor’s prescription.

How to use Seretide Inhalers

Always use your inhaler as your doctor suggests.

• Seretide Diskus 500 mcg is exclusively intended for inhalation. You must use the inhaler appropriately to get the most out of this medication. If not, it will not perform as claimed
• Inhale the number of Seretide Diskus 50/500 mcg puffs prescribed by your doctor
• Your doctor will set the Seretide dosage frequency based on your medical situation and response to the treatment
• Even when asymptomatic, Seretide inhalers must be used daily for the best effectiveness

Missed Dose

Take a dose as suggested by a doctor and try not to miss a dose.

However, if you miss a dose, you should avoid taking an extra dose or two doses at once to compensate.

Skip the missed dosage. Multiple doses taken simultaneously can be problematic.

Overdose

If you accidentally take an overdose, rush to the nearest hospital as soon as possible.

Additionally, an overdose can result in difficulties like chest pain, feeling shaky, or shortness of breath. Therefore, visit a physician immediately.

Strengths and Substitutes

There are numerous strengths and substitutes of Seretide Diskus 50/500mcg.

Strengths

A Seretide inhaler is available in more variants other than 50 mcg + 500mcg

• Seretide Diskus 50/100mcg
• Seretide Diskus 50/250mcg
• Seretide Accuhaler 250mcg

Substitutes

The other medications containing Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate are as follows:

• Seroflo Rotacaps 150mcg
• Seroflo Inhaler 150mcg
• Seroflo Inhaler 275mcg
• Seroflo Rotacaps 300mcg
• Seroflo Rotacaps 550mcg

Side Effects

Take your medication as your doctor prescribes. Side effects are temporary. Consult a medical practitioner if the symptoms persist or cause you concern.

Common adverse effects of Seretide Inhalers

• Vomiting
• Fungal infection of the mouth
• Hoarseness of voice
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain
• Nausea
• Increased heart rate
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Respiratory tract infection
• Headache
• Sore throat

Interactions of Seretide Diskus

Seretide may occasionally interact with certain medicines and diseases. It might have unexpected adverse effects. Be sure to discuss interactions with your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Learn about medicinal interactions to identify which medicine pairings patients must avoid.

Drug interactions of Seretide Diskus 500 mcg are:

• Atazanavir
• Furosemide
• Budesonide
• Ritonavir
• Ketoconazole
• Clarithromycin
• Ozanimod
• Amprenavir
• Metoprolol
• Oxytocin

Disease Interaction

In medicine-disease interactions, the medication used to treat one disease worsens the state of a patient suffering from another illness.

Disease interactions of Seretide Diskus 50/500mcg are:

• Hyperadrenocorticism
• Cataracts
• Diabetes
• Liver Disease
• Fungal infection
• Bacterial infection
• Viral infection
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Kidney disease
• Glaucoma

Food Interactions

A medicine-food interaction happens when food and medication interact negatively.

Seretide Diskus and grapefruit or grapefruit juice interact negatively.

Therefore, grapefruit and grapefruit juice should not be consumed when using Seretide 50/500 inhalers, as they may induce serious adverse effects.

Precautions for using Seretide Diskus

Before using, determine the following precautions:

• Do not use it to treat sudden Asthma attacks. In the event of an Asthma attack, use your quick-relief inhaler (reliever)
• Inform your physician before using Seretide 50 mcg/500 mcg if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• If you have kidney, liver, diabetes, chest infections, Glaucoma, etc., you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine so that he or she can prescribe the proper dosage
• If the salt component of this inhaler has previously caused negative effects, you should not use it. Consider switching to an inhaler that contains a different salt

Storage

• Place in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep it out of children's reach