Seroflo Autohaler is available in the market to deal with asthma problem, who belongs to the generic name of Salmeterol Xinafoate and Fluticasone Propionate

How it works?

Seroflo Autohaler - 25 MCG + 125 MCG is Salbutamol. The properties of this chemical is to provide a relaxing effect on constricted bronchioles. It soothes the pulmonary muscles, stops the productions of entities that cause the bronchial constrictions. It enhances the cleansing mechanism of the bronchi. Thus it contributes to smooth breathing.

Important information about Salmeterol Xinafoate and Fluticasone

Propionate

The medicine contains Salmeterol Xinafoate and fluticasone propionate. These chemical substances prevent occurring of symptoms related to pulmonary diseases like bronchitis, Asthma and other related disorders. It is apparent that the drug prevents the occurrence of the pulmonary diseases by decreasing inflammation caused in the lungs. In order to do so, it releases chemicals that remove constrictions of bronchial tubes. But if a person is suffering from Asthma then this drug is rendered ineffective.

Dosage information

The physician after closely monitoring the severity of the lung infection administers the dosage. The patient has to take the medicines as prescribed by the pulmonologist.

Strengths available

The drug is available in strength as Seroflo Autohaler 25 mcg+125 mcg

What if you miss a dose?

There are occasions when the patient misses a dose. In such situations, the person needs to abstain from doubling the dose. Instead, the individual needs to consult the doctor ASAP.

What if you overdose?

An overdose of the medicine can be harmful. Such situations need to be avoided. If such over dosage do happen then the individual needs to take prompt medical health.

Things to be taken care of

There are certain things that the user of the drug need to keep under consideration. These are described as follows:-

§  Medicine should be kept in a cool dry place. It should be kept away from the kids.

§  The patient of the user needs to avoid interacting with individuals or groups suffering from contagious diseases.

§  The individual taking the drug should maintain a vivid record of the type of medicines being taken.

§  The dosage should be taken in a timely manner.

§  The medicine causes dizziness. It causes drowsiness. Therefore, avoid tasks like driving after taking such potions.

§  The user needs to avoid consumption of alcohol.

Side Effects

Each and every medicine has its own side effects. Some common side effects are listed as follows:-

§  Nausea

§  Weakness

§  Dizziness

§  Sweating

§  Restlessness

§  Tiredness

§  Hypertension

§  Palpitation

§  Fever, pale skin, rashes

§  Mild tremors

§  Bleeding of nose

Interaction with other drugs

There are drugs that interact with certain other drugs. Therefore prior to taking such drugs, the patient needs to consult the doctor. The individual needs to tell the doctor about the medications that he is taking. The drugs that interact with the inhaler are as follows:-

§  Linezolid

§  Telithromycin

§  Xanthenes

§  Macrolides

§  Digitalis

§  Boceprevir

§  Sympathomimetics drugs  

§  Nefazodone

§  Beta blockers like Atenolol

§  HIV protease inhibitors

§  Diuretics

§  Azole antifungal such as ketoconazole