Seretide Diskus for Asthma and COPD Management

A combination medication used to prevent and control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Prescription required, available at pharmacies
Fluticasone propionate
Varies by dose
Salmeterol
Varies by dose
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Seretide Diskus FAQ


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How long does Seretide Diskus last?

The effects last for at least 12 hours. Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid which reduces swelling and irritation in the lungs. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Seretide Diskus, at a dose of 50/500 micrograms, reduces the number of flare ups of COPD symptoms.

How does Seretide Diskus work for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Seretide Diskus, at a dose of 50/500 micrograms, reduces the number of flare ups of COPD symptoms. You must use Seretide every day as directed by your doctor. This will make sure that it works properly in controlling your asthma or COPD. Seretide helps to stop breathlessness and wheeziness coming on.

What are the ingredients in Seretide Diskus?

• Each pre-dispensed dose contains 50 micrograms of salmeterol (as salmeterol xinafoate) and 250 or 500 micrograms of fluticasone propionate. The other ingredient is lactose monohydrate (which contains milk proteins). The Seretide Diskus contains a foil strip. The foil strip protects the powder for inhalation from the effects of the atmosphere.

How does Seretide Diskus protect the environment?

These measures will help protect the environment. The Seretide Diskus is a inhalation device which contains a strip covered with foil. The foil protects the powder for inhalation from the effects of the atmosphere. Each dose is pre-dispensed. The devices are packed in cartons which contains 60 doses.

What is Seretide 500 Diskus?

The name of your medicine is SERETIDE® 500 DISKUS® 50/500microgram/dose inhalation powder, pre-dispensed but will be referred to as Seretide or Diskus throughout this leaflet. What Seretide is and what it is used for What you need to know before you use Seretide How to use Seretide Possible side effects How to store Seretide

Who makes Seretide Diskus?

Seretide Diskus Pharmacy Only: Prescription Company: GlaxoSmithKline (Ireland) Ltd Status: No Recent Update Legal Category: Product subject to medical prescription which may be renewed (B) Active Ingredient(s): Fluticasone PropionateSalmeterol Xinafoate *Additional information is available within the SPC or upon request to the company SPC

How does Seretide 100 Diskus work?

The foil protects the powder for inhalation from the effects of the atmosphere. Each dose is pre-dispensed. The devices are packed in cartons which contains 60 doses. Seretide 100 Diskus contains a Inhalation device containing a foil strip with 60 regularly placed blisters.

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