Seretide Evohaler 25/250Mcg Inhaler is composed ofIntroduction
Expert Advice
- This medicine should be used for long-term other asthma medications (like inhaled corticosteroids) are unable to control asthma symptoms.
- It must not be used solely to reduce asthma
- This medicine does not act right away and shouldn’t be used in case of sudden breathing attacks. Your doctor will prescribe you a quick relief inhaler while you are on this medication.
- It should be used with other medicines like long-acting inhaled corticosteroids. But shouldn’t be used with other long-acting inhaled beta agonists (like formoterol, combination salmeterol/fluticasone).
- When using other inhalers, wait for at least 1 minute between the use of each medicine.
- When using, activate and use the device in a level, horizontal position.
Primary Uses
Asthma
Indications
It is indicated as a long-term (maintenance) therapy for preventing or decreasing wheezing & difficulty in breathing which is caused due to asthma or ongoing lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which includes chronic bronchitis (long-term inflammation of the bronchi) and emphysema (lung condition that causes shortness of breath). it works by relaxing muscles around the airways so that they open up & you breathe easily. It may also be used in asthma brought about by exercise (bronchospasm).
Side Effects
The side effects of this medication include oral candidiasis (fungal infection of the mouth), hoarseness (heavy voice), headache, palpitations, hypersensitivity reactions, tremor (involuntary shaking), irregular heartbeats, myalgia (muscle pain), arthralgia (joint pain), muscle cramps and irritation in the throat.
Warnings
Pregnancy
In pregnant females, it should only be used when necessary. The risk and benefits of taking this medication should be discussed with the doctor or pharmacist.
Lactation
The evidence that this medicine may pass in breast milk is unknown, so its use in lactating mothers should be with a doctor’s prescription.
Precautions
Individuals with the following conditions are advised to observe caution: pulmonary tuberculosis, several cardiovascular disorders (heart diseases), hypokalemia (decreased potassium level in the blood), thyrotoxicosis (an excessive thyroid hormone in the body), paradoxical bronchospasm (unexpected narrowing of the respiratory pathway), pregnancy and lactation. Long term treatment may result in decreased adrenal gland function and systemic side effects. Monitor height in children regularly and consider using additional steroid therapy during stress and surgery.
Contraindications
Contrindications include: Thyrotoxicosis (high levels of thyroid hormone in the body), diabetes, low amount of potassium in the blood, high blood pressure, cardiac issues, seizures, asthma that is getting worse. Hypersensitivity to the medication or its constituents.
FAQS
How should I use salmeterol?
It comes as a dry powder to be inhaled by mouth using a specially designed inhaler. When it is used for treating asthma or COPD, it is mostly used twice a day, in the morning & evening.
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Dispose the inhaler six weeks after use. Please keep it away from children.
How long will it take salmeterol to act?
It does not open the airways immediately like short-acting beta 2 agonist (such as salbutamol or terbutaline). But it will keep the airways open for a much longer time. Its effects last for about 12 hours.
Is salmeterol a fast acting agent?
It is a partial agonist and has a slow onset of action i.e. of 10 to 30 minutes. It has high selectivity for beta-2 receptor.
How to administer this medicine?
The medicine is mostly inhaled though the nose. The dosage is dependent on the age and response to treatment. Please consult your doctor before use.
Salmeterol comes in reliever or preventer?
Salmeterol is used with both fast-acting reliever & preventer medication. It doesn’t replace the preventer or reliever medication. It is a long-acting bronchodilator.
Indications:
This medication is used for reducing inflammatory reactions in the respiratory tract such as swelling. It is used for treatment for nasal polyps (abnormal tissue growth) as well.
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Dispose the inhaler six weeks after use. Please keep it away from children.
Precautions:
This medicine may make you dizzy so it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine and vision changes
Effects on pregnancy and lactation:
This medicine must only be used during pregnancy if it is clearly needed.There is no evidence if this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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