category
Respiratory
composition
This drug contain Salmeterol 0.025 mg + fluticasone 0.25 mg .
workings
Salmeterol and fluticasone is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).,,Salmeterol relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs.,,Fluticasone acts by blocking prostaglandins production that cause inflammation of the airways.
usage
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),,Bronchitis,,Asthma,,Emphysema
directions
Salmeterol and fluticasone is a respiratory medication is used to treat and prevent asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).
side effects
Nausea,,Vomiting,,Respiratory tract infection,,Headache,,Sore throat,,Cough,,Bone,,muscle or joint pain,,Increased heart rate,,Chills,,Black or tarry stools,,Noisy breathing
warnings
Warning: Before intaking of fluticasone and salmeterol, consult your doctor if have a history of heart/liver/kidney diseases,,high levels of cortisol,,eye disorders like cataracts and glaucoma,,seizure,,osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones),,diabetes.
interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Salmeterol 0.025 mg + fluticasone 0.25 mg may interact with diuretics: furosemide,,corticosteroids: budesonide,,bronchodilators: vilanterol, formoterol, albuterol,,respiratory drugs: ipratropium,,Antihypertensive : metoprolol.
Drug-Food Interaction: During intake of Salmeterol 0.025 mg + fluticasone 0.25 mg limit alcohol intake it may cause a rise in blood pressure leading to heart diseases.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Salmeterol 0.025 mg + fluticasone 0.25 mg may contraindicated with allergic reactions to medicines,,heart/liver/kidney diseases,,hyperadrenocorticism,,cataracts,,glaucoma,,hypokalaemia,,fungal,,bacterial, parasitic, or viral infection, and tuberculosis.
contraindications
Consult your doctor and monitor your blood sugar levels while using Salmeterol 0.025 mg + fluticasone 0.25 mg can cause low blood glucose levels.
other
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for baby and if you have a breast feeding baby , but should be taken only after consulting a doctor.
storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture.
directions use
Shake the inhaler well and check the label for directions before using it. Take it daily at the same time to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.