Specification | |
US Brand Name | Advair Rotacaps |
Strength | 50mcg + 250mcg |
Generic Name | Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate |
Manufacturer | Cipla |
Pharmaceutical Form | Rotacaps |
SEROFLO
ROTACAPS - 50MCG + 250MCG
Seroflo Rotacaps inhale medicine for asthma contans
fluticasone propionate and Salmeterol Xinafoate. It serves as effective and
useful medication that provides symptomatic assistance and prevents Chronic
bronchitis, Asthma, and chronic disorders of pulmonary glands. This medicine is
used for controlling and preventing the symptoms caused through asthma like
shortness and wheezing of breath. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid as Salmeterol
is a long acting beta antagonist.
How
it works?
It encloses active ingredient Salbutamol in it, which have
a relaxing result on the constricted bronchioles. It’s a short acting beta
receptor agonist and use bronchodilator effects. It motivates the beta two
receptors and relaxes the soft muscles of all airways from the trachea to the
incurable bronchioles. Along through this, it also stops the invention of
inflammatory cell mediators that causes constriction. It also boosts self
clearing mechanism of the bronchi. These items help in relaxing the constricted
bronchioles and assist the smooth breathing.
Important
information about Medicine
You should avoid this drug if you are allergic to it or
any of its constituents present in it. Avoid taking this medicine if are a
patient of paradoxical breath problems or in your conceiving period.
Dosage
information
Take the medicine regarding the same time every day
because it’s the best practice to remember when to take the drug. Do not make
any change in your dosage until and unless the doctor suggest you for the
same. Moreover, never consume it after completion of prescribed period.
Swallow the tablet with one glass full of water. The drugs should if possible
be combined with meals to obtain the optimum benefits.
Strengths
available
The medicine is available in the varying strength of the
active ingredient, one of which is Seroflo Rotacaps 50mcg+250mcg.
What
if you miss a dose?
In case you miss a dose of Seroflo Rotacaps, skip the dose
and take the next one on time. If it is too late but less than one hour of the
meal, then you can take it normally as you would. Do not double up the dose in
order to balance with the missed one.
What
if you overdose?
In case of an overdose of Sitagliptin, you may suffer from
harmful side effects. Seek medical emergency in this condition. Contact your
doctor or obtain medical care if you experience following conditions: Back,
muscle or joint pain, abdominal pain (severe or mild), nausea, headache,
diarrhea, constipation, osteoarthritis, dizziness.
Things
to be taken care of
Maintain the medicine in a close tight container and out
of sight and reach of the kids. Avoid interactions with people who’ve
infectious diseases like flu, measles & chicken pox. Keep a complete record
of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine. Don’t load the
capsule until you are ready to take a dose. It may cause dizziness or
drowsiness, so be cautious while driving and avoid alcohol consumption.
Side
Effects
Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you witness any
of the following side effects-Palpitation, Restlessness, Ankle, Hypotension,
Edema, Mild tremors, Urticaria, Nausea, Nose bleeding
Dizziness, Weakness, Fever, pale skin, rashes. In all these
conditions, seek medical care immediately.
Interaction
with other drugs
This type of medical drug used for asthma treatment has
strong interaction with Beta blockers belonging to different categories, like
Macrolides, Telithromycin, Nefazodone, Boceprevir and Atenolol. In addition,
you will find its interaction with other drugs like Digitalis, Xanthenes,
Sympathomimetics and lots more.