Description

Why buy Seretide Diskus (Fluticasone and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder, pre-dispensed BP) for asthma?

Seretide Diskus is a beta agonist that prevents the attack of asthma and COPD. It also lowers the inflammation in the lungs and controls the shortness of breathing and coughing. This is also being used for the prevention of bronchospasm. Seretide Diskus is available here .

How does Seretide Diskus (Fluticasone and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder, pre-dispensed BP) work?

Seretide Diskus has Fluticasone and Salmeterol inhalation powder, pre-dispensed BP content. The active ingredient of this drug works as a beta receptor agonist.  It gives a bronchodilator effect. This relaxes the smooth muscle airways and rouses beta 2 receptor. The drug helps in giving smooth breathing and relaxes the constricted airways. Use this as long as you are prescribed, this will improve the working of the drug.

How to use Seretide Diskus (Fluticasone and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder, pre-dispensed BP)?

Use this medication as prescribed by your doctor. Do not swallow this drug. This is for inhalation only. Hold the mouthpiece near your mouth. Breathe out away from the device. Suck steadily and deeply from the mouthpiece. There are more instructions written in the package. The usual use of Diskus is 1 to 2 puffs a day. This is not recommended for children below 4 years old. Do not take more or less than what is set by your doctor. 

What are the side effects of Seretide Diskus (Fluticasone and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder, pre-dispensed BP)?

Seretide Diskus may have mild and severe side effects as any other drug. You may experience any of its side effects. In case of severe side effects, you must call your doctor right away. Some of the common side effects of Seretide Diskus are:

• Restlessness and Palpitation
• Urticaria and Edema
• Mild tremors and Hypotension
• Dizziness and Nose bleeding
• Tiredness, weakness, and Sweating
• Fever, rashes and pale skin

This is not the complete list of the side effects of Seretide Diskus. Talk with your doctor all the benefits and risk before using this drug.

Warnings and Precautions

• Avoid using Seretide Diskus if:
• You are allergic to any of its content
• You have cardiovascular diseases, Hypertension
• You suffer from inconsistent breathing
• Have epilepsy and Diabetes

Things to be taken care of:

• Keep the medicine in a room away from children
• Consult your doctor for dose adjustment
• Do not interact with people with chickenpox, measles, and flu
• Keep a record of the medicine you are taking along with this drug
• Avoid drinking alcohol and operating machines