Seroflo Inhaler

Seroflo Inhaler is a combination of Fluticasone and Falmeterol. Seroflo Inhaler belongs to the class of drugs called as synthetic corticosteroid as well as selective and long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist. Since there are two active ingredients in Seroflo Inhaler, it has diverse effects on the condition asthma. Seroflo Inhaler is an anti-inflammatory agent. It has a lasting period of at least 12 hours. Seroflo Inhaler is used in treating conditions like asthma. Patients who have used different combination medicines as well as any inhalers, but found to have no improvement in this condition are eligible to use Seroflo Inhaler. Seroflo Inhaler is also used in treating conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is an appropriate treatment for moderate to severe type of this condition. Fluticasone in the drug is used to prevent inflammation, which is the major cause of asthma. Salmeterol in the medication helps in relaxing the muscles present in the air way of the lungs and thus widens the airways. Both the active ingredients are released in the bronchioles of the lung. It works together thus improving the liver function and also reducing the symptoms of asthma. Seroflo Inhaler is used two times in a day, once in the morning and again in the evening. The dose that is prescribed to the patient is based on their severity of the problem, as well as the age. Shake the inhaler before using it and remove the mouth piece cover. Do not exhale on the device. Place the mouth piece in between the lips and inhale by mouth. It is very important to hold the breath for few minutes. Take the mouth piece away from the mouth and close it with its cover. Now breathe out gently. Do not take another puff of Seroflo Inhaler even if you didn’t feel the taste of the medication. Wash the mouth with water. Follow these steps each time while inhaling this medication. Inform your doctor if you have tuberculosis, diabetes, lung infections, heart related diseases. Seroflo should be used for the prescribed period of time only. If the patient forgets to inhale the dose, it can be done when they remember. If it conflicts with the timing of the next dose, it is best to skip the missed one. Seroflo Inhaler cause unwanted side effects such as: sore throat, throat irritation, headache, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, muscle cramps, tremor and bruising are a few among them. The side effects that occur with Seroflo Inhaler are only those that are associated with the particular ingredients of the medication used and not the combination of these ingredients as such. These conditions are usually mild. However, if the patient experiences severe or unusual symptoms then one must seek emergency medical attention.