Seretide 50Mcg/250Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaleris used for preventing and controlling asthma symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease symptoms. These symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness. It prevents breathing difficulties during exercise.

Drug = Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Strength = 50Mcg + 250Mcg

Manufacturer = Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

How To Take

Take Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerin the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

Dosage

Seretide 50 Mcg/100 Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide DC 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Inhaler

Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide 125 Evohaler

Seretide 250 Evohaler

Side Effects

Upper respiratory tract infection

Headache, dizziness, nausea and vomiting

Throat irritation

Hoarseness and voice changes

Fungal infection in your mouth or throat (thrush)

Increase in mucus (sputum) production

Change in mucus color

Increased cough, chills, fever, rash, hives

Increased breathing problems

Sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine.

Swelling of your face, mouth, and tongue

Increased blood pressure, chest pain

A fast or irregular heartbeat

Effects on nervous system

Warning

If you are pregnant:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaleris highly not recommended for women who are pregnant. It is in highly exceptional cases that a woman can be made to take Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler. It is important to discuss all the benefits and risks of Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerwith the doctor before starting to take it.

If you are Breast Feeding:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerin an ideal scenario is not recommended for the use of women who are breastfeeding and it is necessary to have a full-fledged discussion with the doctor before starting to use Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler. It is important to have the infant monitored to check for any undesirable side effects.

Liver Impairment: For patients who have a history of a liver problem should take Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerwith high precaution. Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler, in this case, can worsen the situation of a person and hence requires regular monitoring. In some cases, Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler requires a suitable replacement.

If you are a patient of Hypokalemia: Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerneeds to be used with caution as the patient is already running low on the potassium level. Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerif not monitored properly can worsen the situation of the patient. It is thus important to take the appropriate dosage of the medicine and in some cases, an alternate drug can work as well.

If you have seizure disorder: For patients who have a history of seizure must consult their doctor before starting this treatment. The dosage taken by the patient needs to be suitable and appropriate so that there is no effect on the condition as such.

If you have Thyrotoxicosis:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaleris used in patients with thyrotoxicosis with great precaution. This may require a full interaction session with the doctor so that he can enlighten the patient with the measures that need to be taken.

Using in Pediatrics:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerneed is not recommended for children who are below the age of 12. There is no efficacy or safety of children seen while using Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler.

It can cause growth retardation:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalercan cause growth retardation in children and is therefore necessary to avoid using in children. There are other alternatives to Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerwhich can be used by children.

Candida Infection: There are different studies that show that continuous use of Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalercan cause candida infection, it is therefore recommended for patients to get examined in order to check if they have a candida infection.

If you have allergies:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaleris not meant to be used by patients who have a certain allergy to salmeterol fluticasone. This is one of the active ingredients of the drug and a patient should well test himself before taking Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler.

For patients who suffer from status asthmaticus:Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler is a no-no for patients who suffer from status asthmaticus. This is a condition of acute asthma and is taken as a therapy for treating the condition.

Uses

Seretide 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhalerused to,Decrease inflammation in the lungs which can lead to breathing problems,Prevent symptoms such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.