Seroflo Inhaler categorizes itself under the generic name as Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate.

How it works?

The medicine contains Salbutamol that when inhaled causes a relaxing effect on the contracted bronchioles. Besides this, it stops the production of the bio chemicals that cause the narrowing down of the bronchi. Using this, the bronchi get a self clearing mechanism. The medicine helps in the reduction of irritation and swelling of the airways.

Important information about Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate

Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate medication contains Salmeterol Xinafoate and fluticasone propionate and this combination when taken in appropriate dosage is effective in providing relief to patients suffering from chronic pulmonary disorders like chronic bronchitis, asthma, etc. For preventing and controlling asthmatic symptoms the drug is very much effective. It is a preventive medicine implying that it prevents the attack of asthma. But it is ineffective if the attack of asthma already started.

Dosage information

The medicine is prescribed on the basis of the severity of the disease condition.

Strengths available

The drug containing Salmeterol and fluticasone is available in the strength as Seroflo inhaler 25mcg +250 mcg.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose and consult the doctor instead of doubling up the dose to catch up with the medication as it may prove harmful to your health and body.

What if you overdose?

Over dosage of this medicine can prove to be harmful. Therefore, you need to contact your physician ASAP and take medical assistance.

Things to be taken care of

There are certain things that one needs to take care of while taking the medicine.

§  The dug needs to be kept in close container and away from the reach of children.

§  Users of this medicine should abstain from interaction with patients suffering from infectious diseases.

§  Users also need to maintain a complete record of the medicines that they are taking on a day to day basis.

§  Take the medications as prescribed by the medical practitioner. Take it in time and not before or after.

§  Avoid doing sensitive tasks after taking the medicine as it may harm you.

§  Users taking the medication need to abstain from alcohol intake.

Side Effects

Medicines have their side effects and the Salmeterol and fluticasone are no exceptions. The common side effects that are observed are listed below.

§  Restlessness

§  Sweating

§  Tiredness

§  Palpitation

§  Weakness

§  Hypertension

§  Mild tremors

§  Dizziness

§  Nausea

§  Nose bleeding

§  Fever, pale skin, rashes

Interaction with other drugs

 These drugs interact with certain medicines and therefore can prove to be fatal. Patients need to tell the doctor the type of medicines that they use to avoid any type of unpleasant experiences. The drugs that interact with the inhaler ingredients are listed as below:-

§  Xanthenes

§  Diuretics

§  Azole antifungal such as ketoconazole

§  Linezolid

§  Digitalis

§  Telithromycin

§  Sympathomimetics drugs  

§  Nefazodone

§  HIV protease inhibitors

§  Macrolides

§  Boceprevir

§  Beta blockers like Atenolol