Seretide 50Mcg/500Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler is a combination medicine used to relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, etc.caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age. Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaleris used only for the maintenance treatment of asthma and is not useful for treating an acute, severe attack.

Drug = Fluticasone propionate + Salmeterol

Strength = 50 Mcg + 500 Mcg

Manufacturer = Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

How To Take

Take Seretide 50 Mcg/500 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 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Accuhaler

Seretide DC 50 Mcg/250 Mcg Inhaler

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

Pregnancy = Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaleris not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler.

Breast-feeding = Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler. If Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaleris used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.

Liver impairment = Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler should be used with caution in patients with a known history of liver function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Regular monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Hypokalemia = Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hypokalemia (low blood potassium levels) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of potassium levels, appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Seizure disorder = Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler should be used with caution in patients with a known history of seizures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Uses

Seretide 50 Mcg/500 Mcg Accuhaler combination therapy is used for long-term asthma management in people (adults and children) who are already using a corticosteroid and a bronchodilator, using an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma but are still having symptoms, using a short-acting beta-agonist (bronchodilator), as needed, to treat symptoms of asthma, as an alternative to starting on higher doses of corticosteroid.