FLOHALE 25mcg Inhaler 120mdi

About the drug:
The drug preparation containing Salmeterol is an effective medication that provides symptomatic relief and prevents Asthma, Chronic bronchitis and chronic disorders of pulmonary glands.
Uses of the drug:
This drug 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.?Salmeterol is also used to heal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) like emphysema and chronic bronchitis.This Inhaler are preventive medicine, and is not effective when asthma attack has already begun. ?????
Working of the drug:
It contains active ingredient Salbutamol in it, which has a relaxing effect on the constricted 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.
Manufacturer:
Serobid Inhaler is manufactured by Cipla, India. You can buy Serobid Inhaler 25 mcg online from 24x7pharma.com.
Dosage forms and strengths:
The drug of Salmeterol is available in following strength:

Serobid Inhaler 25 mcg

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Before you take the drug:
Do not take the drug if you:

Are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have cardiovascular diseases like Hypertension in pregnancy and Myocardial insufficiency

Tell your doctor if you:
Suffer from paradoxical breathing (sudden narrowing of the airways)

Have epilepsy
Have diabetes`

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Dosage:
How much to take the drug?
The dose intake is prescribed by the Doctor depending upon the severity and demand of the disease condition. Always follow doctor?s instructions.?
How to take the drug?
Follow the steps given below:

Make the mouthpiece clean of any dirt or dust
Shake the inhaler well before use
Breath out the air so as to empty your lungs
Put the mouthpiece into your mouth and grip with your lips tightly
Take a deep breath and press the canister to puff up the drug into your air passage
Remove the inhaler from mouth and hold breath for at least 10 seconds or as long as it is comfortable
Breathe out through the nose and replace the cap
Follow the steps given again if needed

You should take the medicine as prescribed by the Doctor. 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 Inhaler are effective in relieving you from the symptoms. Never take a dose more or less than the prescribed one.
For how long to take it?
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.
Overdose:
In case of overdose, 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.
Miss dose:
Consult your Doctor if you miss the Dose. Don?t double up the dose in order to catch up.
Side effects of the drug:
Every medicine has some side effects; Inhaler 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
Mild tremors
Nausea
Nose bleeding
Dizziness
Weakness
Tiredness
Sweating
Fever, pale skin, rashes

Common drug interactions:
Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Your doctor will provide you the list of drugs to be avoided while taking Inhaler. Some of the drugs which interact with Inhaler are as follows:

Diuretics
Xanthenes
Digitalis
Linezolid
Sympathomimetics drugs ?
HIV protease inhibitors
Beta blockers like Atenolol
Boceprevir
Macrolides
Nefazodone
Telithromycin
Azole antifungal such as Ketoconazole

Warning:
Things to remember:

Keep the medicine in a close tight container and out of sight and reach of the children
Avoid interactions with people who have infectious diseases like flu, measles and chicken pox.
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine
Don?t load the capsule until you are ready to take? a dose
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so be cautious while driving
Avoid alcohol consumption