The key ingredient in the medicine is the Salbutamol. If taken in proper doses, it relaxes the narrowed down bronchioles. The pulmonary system consists of the lungs, bronchioles. The later get jammed and this leads to breathing problems. Jamming happens because of inflammation caused in the lungs. The medicine boosts the clearing mechanism of the bronchi thereby facilitating breathing process.

Important information about Medicine (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

The medication is effective in preventing symptoms of asthma, bronchitis and other pulmonary disorders from happening. In this context, it needs to be said that it decreases the inflammation caused in the lungs by releasing certain chemicals that widens the constricted bronchioles. It is a preventive drug implying that it is ineffective if the patient is already suffering from Asthma.

Dosage information

So far as information on dosage is concerned, it is prescribed by the doctors. The basis of prescription is the severity of the disease condition.

Strengths available

The prime constituents of the medicine are Salmeterol and fluticasone. The drug is available in the following strength combination:-

§  Seroflo inhaler 25mcg +250 mcg

§  Seroflo inhaler 25 mcg and 125 mcg

§  Seroflo Autohaler 25 mcg+250 mcg

§  Seroflo Autohaler 25 mcg+125 mcg

§  Seroflo Multihaler 50mcg +100 mcg

§  Seroflo Multihaler 50mcg +250 mcg

What if you miss a dose?

If you ever miss a dose then do not try to double the dose to catch up. Instead, consult your physician as soon as possible.

What if you overdose?

Overdosing of the drug can create discomfort, health problems. It is therefore important on the part of the patient to consult the physician and take medical help ASAP.

Things to be taken care of

There are certain things that the patient needs to take care while using the drug.

§  The user needs to keep the medicine in a cool dry place away from the reach of children.

§  While using it the user should avoid interactions with people suffering from contagious diseases.

§  A complete record of the medicines taken by the patient, need to be maintained.

§  The user must take the medicines on time.

§  Since the effect of the drug causes drowsiness, dizziness, therefore, the user should abstain from tasks like driving as doing so can cause accidents to occur.

§  The person taking the medicine should abstain from alcohol consumption.

Side Effects

The drug has certain side effects and they are listed as below:-

§  Nausea

§  Hypertension

§  Palpitation

§  Nose bleeding

§  Restlessness

§  Sweating

§  Dizziness

§  Tiredness

§  Fever, pale skin, rashes

§  Weakness

Interaction with other drugs

Most of the drugs used today interact with other drugs. Therefore, the user needs to tell in detail to his physician about the drugs he is taking. It is up to the physician to analyze and prescribe the medicines to his patients. The drugs that interact with the inhaler are listed as below:-

§  Digitalis

§  Telithromycin

§  Diuretics

§  Macrolides

§  Nefazodone

§  Linezolid

§  Boceprevir

§  Xanthenes

§  Azole antifungal such as ketoconazole

§  HIV protease inhibitors

§  Beta blockers like Atenolol

§  Sympathomimetics drugs