Brand name: Seretide Accuhaler
Generic name: Salbutamol , Fluticasone
Strength: 1mg
Form: Inhaler
Packaging: 60 doses
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Uses
It is generally used in the treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma. The active ingredients work by relaxing the muscles lining the smallest airways inside the lungs, thus helping to clear the passages and as a direct result, making it easier for a patient to breath. The Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid. This drug prevents inflammation and is extremely helpful in treating asthma. The Seretide Accuhaler is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline to deliver the drugs Salbutamol & Fluticasone, and contains about 60 doses.
Dosage and administration:
This medication is absorbed through inhalation. For precise instructions in using this drug, please consult your doctor, and always the instructions given.
Usually dosage is twice daily.
Side effects:
There are usually little or no side effects as a result of using Seretide Accuhaler. However, the most common side effects which have been experienced include soreness of the mouth and throat. If you experience these effects, gargle with water and spit it just after taking your dose of the drug. These are normal reactions in those sensitive to the drug.
Other side effects can include tremors, palpitations, headache, joint pain, cramps in the muscles, skin rash, increased anxiety, sleep disorders and irritability. Those who take more concentrated doses of the drug can suffer from weakness in the bones, eye issues, and the drug can even affect the growth of a child when taken by children.
Promptly inform your doctor of any side effects you experience when taking Seretide Accuhaler.
Precautions:
Generally speaking, you should be cautious about any new medication if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Always discuss the possible risks prior to taking the medication with your doctor.
Prior to taking this medication inform your doctor of any allergies you have, and of any other medication you are taking, both prescription and non prescription. You must also inform your doctor in advance if you suffer from, or are taking medication for, heart disease, or AIDS, tuberculosis, or thrush of the mouth.
If you suspect you are experiencing or have had an allergic cease using this medication and seek immediate medical attention.
|
