What is fluticasone and salmeterol used for?
Inhaled fluticasone and salmeterol is used to prevent asthma attacks and to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is not used to relieve an asthma attack that has already started. For relief of an asthma attack that has already started, you should use another medicine.
Is fluticasone salmeterol the same as SERETIDE?
SERETIDE contains two medicines, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids, frequently called ‘steroids’. They are not ‘anabolic steroids’ which are the steroids sometimes misused by athletes.
What is the drug SERETIDE used for?
Seretide is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma where use of a combination product (long- acting β2 agonist and inhaled corticosteroid) is appropriate: – patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and ‘as needed’ inhaled short-acting β2 agonist.
What happens if I stop taking Seretide?
Don’t suddenly stop using Seretide, even if you don’t currently have any breathing problems, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Stopping treatment is likely to make your breathing problems flare-up again.
Can I use Seretide everyday?
You must use your Seretide inhaler regularly every day, usually twice a day but sometimes reducing to once a day if your asthma is well controlled. You should always follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding when to use your inhaler and how many inhalations you should use each day.
Is SERETIDE Diskus safe?
Seretide should be used with caution in patients with severe cardiovascular disorders or heart rhythm abnormalities and in patients with diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, uncorrected hypokalaemia or patients predisposed to low levels of serum potassium.
Why is SERETIDE not safe?
Due to the risk of systemic steroid side effects, such as decreased production of natural steroid hormones by the adrenal glands (adrenal suppression) and Cushing’s syndrome, Seretide is not recommended for people who are taking ritonavir.
Is Seretide for severe asthma?
A standard inhaler designed for people with moderate to severe asthma. Used regularly and correctly, Seretide Evohaler can ease asthma symptoms and prevent asthma attacks.
What are the side effects of salmeterol?
Salmeterol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control.
- headache.
- nervousness.
- dizziness.
- cough.
- stuffed nose.
- runny nose.
- ear pain.
Can asthma cause high BP?
Blood pressure is a major part of asthma. You can have high blood pressure with asthma. But it usually isn’t because of a severe asthma attack. When you have less intense episodes, your blood pressure might go up because your lungs won’t pull in enough air.
Is SERETIDE safe long term?
If you need to take high doses of Seretide for a long time, it’s important that you don’t stop using your inhaler suddenly. Long-term use of corticosteroids can stop your adrenal glands producing enough natural steroids, which means your body can become temporarily reliant on the medicine.
Is SERETIDE for severe asthma?
What is fluticasone and salmeterol Diskus?
Fluticasone and Salmeterol Diskus Description. Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol DISKUS is a purple plastic inhaler containing a foil blister strip. Each blister on the strip contains a white powder mix of micronized fluticasone propionate (100, 250, or 500 mcg) and micronized salmeterol xinafoate salt (72.5 mcg,…
What is Seretide ® Diskus ®?
Mecanismo de acción: SERETIDE ® DISKUS ® contiene salmeterol y propionato de fluticasona, los cuales, tienen diferente mecanismo de acción. Salmeterol protege contra los síntomas; propionato de fluticasona mejora la función pulmonar y previene las exacerbaciones de la enfermedad.
What is fluticasone propionate salmeterol used for?
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol DISKUS inhalation powder 250/50 mcg is indicated for the twice-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
How far apart should I take fluticasone and salmeterol?
The doses should be at least 12 hours apart. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is not more than 500 micrograms (mcg) of fluticasone and 50 mcg of salmeterol two times a day. Children 4 to 11 years of age—1 inhalation 2 times per day (morning and evening). The doses should be at least 12 hours apart.