Seritide 250 mg diskus 60 Puffs

Seritide 250 mg Diskus 60 Puffs:

Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate  250/50 powder for inhalation

What is fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate used for?

• The fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate combination is used to treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
• It is not used when acute episodes of shortness of breath occur.
• Do not take fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate 
• If you are allergic to the active ingredients or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you are allergic to milk.

Warnings and precautions:

• If you suffer from heart problems.
• If you suffer from high blood pressure.
• If you have seizures.
• If you suffer from thyroid problems.
• If you suffer from diabetes or have high blood sugar.
• If you suffer from liver problems.
• If you suffer from weak bones (osteoporosis).
• If you have an immune system problem.
• If you have eye problems such as glaucoma or increased pressure in your eye.
• If you have any type of viral, bacterial, fungal or parasitic infection.
• If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Possible side effects:

• Lung infections.
• Decreased adrenal function.
• Serious breathing problems immediately after taking a dose.
• Weak immune system.
• Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones).
  

Other medicines and fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate:

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol used to treat blood pressure.
• Some antifungals such as ketoconazole and itraconazole.
• Some antibiotics such as clarithromycin.
• Some antivirals used for HIV such as ritonavir.
• Medicines to treat depression, psychiatric disorders, or Parkinson's disease.
• Medicines used to treat heart failure such as digoxin.
• Other corticosteroids.
• Some other medicines used to treat asthma.