What is the drug Seretide used for?
What is the drug Seretide used for?
SERETIDE is used to help with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in people who need regular treatment. Asthma is a condition affecting the lungs. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness and cough.
When should I take Seretide?
It is very important that you use your SERETIDE every day, twice a day. This will help you to keep free of symptoms throughout the day and night. Take your medicine at about the same time each day. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect.
Is Seretide for mild asthma?
In general inhaled corticosteroids remain the first line treatment for most patients. Seretide is not intended for the initial management of mild asthma.
Which is the best asthma inhaler?
Albuterol (Accuneb, Proair HFA, Proair Respiclick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA) is a SABA. It comes as a nebulizer solution and as inhalers you use for quick relief. It is the most commonly prescribed rescue inhaler for asthma. Beclomethasone (Beclovent, QVAR) is an inhaled corticosteroid.
What happens if I stop taking Seretide?
Do not stop or suddenly reduce your dose of Seretide. This could make your breathing worse. In addition, if you suddenly stop taking Seretide or reduce your dose of Seretide this may (very rarely) cause you to have problems with your adrenal gland (adrenal insufficiency) which sometimes causes side effects.
Can Seretide make you gain weight?
A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight.
Is there a substitute for Seretide?
Aerivio Spiromax provides the same metered dose of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate as Seretide 500 Accuhaler, and is indicated for use in adults with asthma and COPD.
Is it safe to buy Seretide from GSK?
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What are the side effects of Seretide 125 evohaler?
Seretide Evohaler should be discontinued immediately, the patient assessed and alternative therapy instituted if necessary. The pharmacological side effects of β 2 agonist treatment, such as tremor, palpitations and headache, have been reported, but tend to be transient and reduce with regular therapy.
How many milligrams of Seretide should I take?
Seretide 25 micrograms/50 micrograms strength is not appropriate in adults and children with severe asthma; it is recommended to establish the appropriate dosage of inhaled corticosteroid before any fixed-combination can be used in patients with severe asthma.
How old do you have to be to take Seretide 50 / 25?
† Absolute risk reduction is 13% (4.2% risk of ≥2 exacerbations with Seretide vs 17.4% with ICS alone). Seretide Evohaler 50/25 is licensed for Children 4 years and older. Fostair is not licensed for use in under 18’s. strengths are licensed in adolescent asthma 4. The optimal particle size range for delivery to the lungs is 1-5um.