Seroflo-rotacaps medicine belongs to the generic medicine named as Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate.

How it works?

 If you have constricted bronchioles then the medicine containing Salbutamol is extremely beneficial. It helps in removing constrictions of affected bronchioles resulting in free passage of air, thereby favouring the normal process of inspiration and expiration. The bronchi have a clearing mechanism of their own. Proper dose of the medicine helps in improving this clearing mechanism, facilitating smooth breathing. It also reduces swelling and irritation of the infected airways.

Important information about Medicine (Salmeterol + Fluticasone Propionate)

 The drug contains Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol Xinafoate. Patients suffering from chronic bronchitis, asthma, and other disorders of the pulmonary glands find this drug quite helpful. Timely taking of the medicine helps in preventing as well as controlling shortness of breath, asthma, and other related problems. If asthma onslaught has already commenced then the medication releases certain chemical that reduces inflammation caused in the lungs.

Dosage information

 The doctor administers the dose. It depends on the severity of the disease condition.

Strengths available

 The combination of drugs Salmeterol and fluticasone is available in the following strengths:-

§  Seroflo Rotacaps 50mcg+500mcg

What if you miss a dose?

 If you miss a dose then you need to take an appointment with your doctor.

What if you overdose?

Over dose of this medicine can be harmful and therefore if you confront with such a situation then immediately consult your physician.

Things to be taken care of

There are certain things that one needs to take into consideration while taking the medicine.

§  You need to keep the medicine in tight container. The medicine should be kept out of reach from children.

§  The patient needs to avoid interactions with people suffering from infectious diseases like flu, chicken pox, and measles.

§  The patient needs to keep a record of the medicines that he is taking.

§  Take the medicine only if you need the dose.

§  The medication causes dizziness, drowsiness and therefore the patient needs to be cautious if he is driving.

§  It is absolutely required to avoid alcohol consumption along with this medicine.

Side Effects

The medicine has certain side-effects. Some side-effects are listed as follows:-

§  Restlessness

§  Palpitation

§  Ankle

§  Hypertension

§  Nausea

§  Bleeding of nose

§  Weakness

§  Dizziness

§  Sweating

§  Tiredness

§  Fever, rashes, pale skin

Interaction with other drugs

The drug may not be prescribed if you are already under certain medications. The drug interacts with certain other drug types. Therefore, it is all the more important on your part to tell your doctor the type of medication you are taking. Among the types that react with this drug type are other allopathic medicines, certain vitamins as well as herbal products. The physician provides his patient the type of drugs that are required to avoid while taking the Rotacaps.

§  Diuretics

§  Digitalis

§  Xanthenes

§  Linezolid

§  HIV protease inhibitors

§  Sympathomimetics drugs  

§  Boceprevir

§  Beta blockers like Atenolol

§  Telithromycin

§  Macrolides

§  Nefazodone

§  Azole antifungal such as ketoconazole