Seretide Diskus

The combination Seretide Diskus preparation containing Salmeterol Xinafoate and Fluticasone Propionate is an effective medication that provides symptomatic relief and prevents asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic disorders of pulmonary glands.  Seretide Diskus is used for controlling and preventing the symptoms caused by asthma like wheezing and shortness of breath. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid while Salmeterol is a long acting beta antagonist. It prevents the asthma attack for asthma sufferers and decreases the inflammation in the lungs by releasing the chemicals that opens up the constricted tubes. This combination drug is a preventive medicine and is not effective when asthma attack has already begun.          Seretide Diskus contains active ingredient Salbutamol in it, which has a relaxing effect on theconstricted bronchioles. It is a short acting beta receptor agonist and exerts bronchodilator effects. It stimulates the beta 2 receptors and relaxes the smooth muscles of all airways from the trachea to the terminal bronchioles. Along with this, it also stops the production of inflammatory cell mediators that causes constriction. It also increases self clearing mechanism of bronchi. This ingredient helps in relaxing the constricted bronchioles and facilitates the smooth breathing. While on the other hand the other combination ingredient works by reducing swelling and irritation of the airways.  You should not take Seretide Diskus if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it; have cardiovascular diseases like Hypertension in pregnancy and Myocardial insufficiency; suffer from paradoxical breathing; have epilepsy; have diabetes. Do not swallow Diskus. The directions to use the diskus are as follows: hold the Seretide Diskus near your mouth. Push the thumb grip away, until a click is heard. Hold the mouthpiece of diskus near your mouth. Slide lever away until it clicks. Breathe out away from the device. Suck steadily and deeply from the mouthpiece. Remove the Seretide Diskus from the mouth and hold on the breathe for ten seconds. Breathe out slowly and remove it. Wait for thirty seconds before repeating the process again. It would be best for you to take medicine at the same time each day. It also lowers the chances of missing a dose. Try to take the dose at the same time each day; this will reduce the chances of a missed dose. Generally, one or two puffs from your Seretide Diskus  are effective in relieving you from the symptoms. Never take a dose more or less than the prescribed one.  Do not stop taking the drug or change the dose without consulting with your Doctor. Keep on taking the drug as long as recommended by the Doctor. In case of overdose you may need urgent medical attention if you encounter any of the following conditions like: allergic reaction, difficulty in breathing, chest tightness, swelling. Even if you do not feel any discomfort, call your doctor or visit the nearest health care center immediately. Take medical help as soon as possible. Consult your Doctor if you miss the Dose. Don’t double up the dose in order to catch up. Every medicine has some side effects; Seretide Diskus is the one which has some mild and severe side effects also. It is not necessary that you will experience all of them. Some common side effects are listed below: palpitation, restlessness, ankle, edema, urticaria, hypotension.