Seretide Diskus
Seretide helps to keep airways open and reduces inflammation in the lungs, making it easier to breathe for people with asthma and COPD.
Form
inhalaatiojauhe, annosteltu
Strength
50 mikrog / 100 mikrog / annos
Active Ingredient
Salmeterol xinafoate
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Oy
How to Use
Dosage
One inhalation
Method
Breathe the medicine into your lungs through your mouth. Rinse your mouth with water after use to prevent thrush.
Important
Do not take more than your doctor prescribes, usually twice a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •More colds (in COPD patients)
- •Thrush (sore, creamy-yellow raised patches) in the mouth and throat, sore tongue, hoarseness, and irritated throat.
- •Aching, swollen joints and muscle pain.
- •Muscle cramps
- •Bruising and fractures (in COPD patients)
- •Sinus infection (in COPD patients)
- •Low potassium levels in the blood, which can cause irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, or cramps (in COPD patients)
RARE
- •High blood sugar levels
- •Cataracts (clouding of the eye lens)
- •Very fast heartbeat
- •Tremors (shaking) and fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Anxiety (mainly in children)
- •Sleep problems
- •Allergic skin rash
- •Worsening breathing or wheezing right after using Seretide
- •Effects on steroid hormones, possibly slowing growth in children/teens, bone thinning, glaucoma, weight gain, or moon face (Cushing's syndrome).
- •Behavior changes, such as being overly active or irritable (mainly in children).
- •Irregular heart rhythm or extra heartbeats
- •Thrush in the esophagus (gullet), causing difficulty swallowing
Important Warnings
- Do not use Seretide if you are allergic to salmeterol, fluticasone propionate, or lactose monohydrate.
- This medicine is not for sudden breathing problems. Always have a fast-acting inhaler with you for emergencies.
- Talk to your doctor before using Seretide if you have heart problems, overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, diabetes, low potassium, tuberculosis, or other lung infections.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision changes.
- Do not stop using Seretide suddenly or reduce the dose without talking to your doctor, as this can worsen your breathing.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)