What is SERETIDE evohaler used for?
Seretide 250 Evohaler is a combination of two medicines that opens the airways and makes it easier to breathe. It is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked).
What are the side effects of SERETIDE?
The following common side effects may occur when taking SERETIDE; soreness in the mouth, throat or tongue, hoarseness, headache, muscle cramps, pain in joints, increase in heart rate, pneumonia.
How do you use SERETIDE Diskus?
- Hold the inhaler away from your mouth. Breathe out as far as is comfortable.
- Put the mouthpiece to your lips. Breathe in steadily and deeply – through the inhaler, not through your nose.
- Remove the inhaler from your mouth.
- Hold your breath for about ten seconds, or for as long as is comfortable.
- Breathe out slowly.
What does Advair 500 50 mean?
Uses for Advair Diskus 500/50 Fluticasone and salmeterol is a combination of two medicines that are used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve breathing.
What is SERETIDE 500 for?
Seretide (50 micrograms salmeterol and 500 micrograms fluticasone propionate) is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of patients with COPD, with a FEV1 <60% predicted normal (pre-bronchodilator) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular bronchodilator therapy.
Is SERETIDE good for asthma?
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.
What is Seretide 500 for?
How many times a day can I take Seretide?
SERETIDE is used to help with asthma and COPD in people who need regular treatment. 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.
How much does Advair 500 50 cost?
The cost for Advair Diskus inhalation powder (100 mcg-50 mcg) is around $169 for a supply of 14 powder, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
What is a Diskus inhaler?
Description. The diskus is a device that puts a fine dry powder medicine into the lungs. Advair and Flovent are medicines that use a diskus inhaler.
Is SERETIDE 500 for severe asthma?
Seretide 50 microgram/100 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 many times a day can you take SERETIDE?
Is Seretide good for asthma?
Is there a generic for Advair Diskus 500 50?
The first FDA-approved generic version of ADVAIR DISKUS®. The active ingredients in Wixela Inhub® and ADVAIR DISKUS® are the same, and have been demonstrated in clinical studies to help improve lung function all day so appropriate asthma or COPD patients can breathe better.
Is SERETIDE a steroid?
SERETIDE contains two medicines, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids, frequently called ‘steroids’. They are not ‘anabolic steroids’ which are the steroids sometimes misused by athletes.
How do you take SERETIDE inhaler?
Hold the inhaler upright with your thumb on the base, below the mouthpiece. Breathe out as far as is comfortable. Hold your breath, take the inhaler from your mouth and your finger from the top of the inhaler. Continue holding your breath a few seconds, or as long as is comfortable.
What does SERETIDE 500 do?