Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: ICS/LABA Combination Inhaler. Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate is a ics/laba combination inhaler used in Pakistan for Asthma maintenance therapy, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) maintenance, Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction prevention. Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate?
Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate is a ics/laba combination inhaler used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 powder). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Asthma maintenance therapy
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) maintenance
- Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction prevention
- Airway inflammation reduction
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — use technique as per inhaler instructions
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Oral candidiasis — fungal mouth infection
- Hoarseness or voice changes
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Tremor — mild shaking
- Throat irritation
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Paradoxical bronchospasm — worsening breathlessness immediately after inhaler use
- Severe allergic reaction — anaphylaxis: rash, swelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing
- Adrenal suppression with prolonged high-dose use
- Significant hypokalemia — low blood potassium (especially with diuretics)
Important warnings
- Do not use Seretide as a rescue inhaler for sudden breathlessness — use a short-acting bronchodilator (e.g. Ventolin/Salbutamol) for acute attacks
- Do not use if allergic to Salmeterol, Fluticasone Propionate, or lactose
- LABA (Salmeterol) must not be used alone in asthma without an inhaled corticosteroid — Seretide already combines both
- Rinse mouth with water after each use to prevent oral candidiasis (fungal mouth infection)
- Do not stop using Seretide suddenly without consulting your doctor
- Use with caution in patients with thyroid disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or hypokalemia
Conditions treated
Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate used for in Pakistan?
Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate is commonly used for Asthma maintenance therapy, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) maintenance, Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction prevention, Airway inflammation reduction. It belongs to the ics/laba combination inhaler drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — use technique as per inhaler instructions". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate?
Common side effects include Oral candidiasis — fungal mouth infection, Hoarseness or voice changes, Headache, Palpitations, Tremor — mild shaking, Throat irritation. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate and see a doctor?
Stop Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Paradoxical bronchospasm — worsening breathlessness immediately after inhaler use; Severe allergic reaction — anaphylaxis: rash, swelling of face/throat, difficulty breathing; Adrenal suppression with prolonged high-dose use; Significant hypokalemia — low blood potassium (especially with diuretics). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Salmeterol Fluticasone Propionate is listed on PakVita: 1 powder. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization