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Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI, Pack of 1 AEROSOL
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Composition :

SALMETEROL-25MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

INHALATION

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI contains ‘Salmeterol’ belongs to the class of bronchodilators. It is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is for inhalation only. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI based on your medical condition. Some people may experience side effects like headaches, sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, restlessness, low fever, palpitations, and muscle cramps. Most of these side effects of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI to treat sudden, severe symptoms of asthma or as a rescue inhaler. If you are allergic to Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI. Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below four years of age. Keep the doctor informed if you are taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

Uses of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is used in the treatment of chronic respiratory conditions. The detailed uses of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI are as follows:

  • Treatment of asthma: Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI prevents and manages symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath by relaxing the airway muscles.
  • Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Improves airflow and breathing in patients with long-term lung diseases.
  • Treatment of bronchitis: Relieves symptoms of chronic bronchitis by decreasing airway inflammation and enhancing airflow.
  • Management of emphysema: Enhances breathing capacity in patients with emphysema by keeping the air passages open.
  • Long-term maintenance therapy: Provides sustained bronchodilation to minimise the frequency and severity of respiratory problems.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Hold Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI with the mouthpiece downwards. Put the mouthpiece between your teeth and seal the lips around it. Then, press down on the inhaler once to release the medication. Breathe in slowly and hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Breathe out slowly. Repeat the process until you have inhaled the number of puffs prescribed by the doctor.
  • Rinse your mouth with water and spit it out after using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI to avoid fungal infections in the mouth and throat.

Medicinal Benefits

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI contains ‘Salmeterol’, a bronchodilator used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Additionally, Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI improves pulmonary function and effectively treats and prevents the worsening of emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes). Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is a long-acting β2 agonist and bronchodilator. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

How Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI Works

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI contains Salmeterol, a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish, ground flax, flaxseed oil, and walnuts.
  • Consume calcium-rich dairy products for bone health.
  • Eat green and leafy vegetables for essential nutrients.
  • Include lean protein sources like eggs and whole grains.
  • Use herbs and spices for added flavor and nutrition.
  • Choose fortified foods for extra nutritional benefits.
  • Get plenty of sleep for overall health and well-being.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the steps to manage Joint Pain caused by medication usage:
  • Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Avoid trigger foods that can cause allergic reactions, such as nuts, shellfish, or dairy products.
  • Keep a food diary to track potential food allergens.
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like salmon and walnuts to reduce inflammation.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing made from soft fabrics like cotton.
  • Apply cool compresses or take cool baths to reduce itching.
  • Use gentle soaps and avoid harsh skin products.
  • Reduce stress through relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • High levels of liver enzymes need immediate medical attention.
  • Watch your diet and consume low-fat foods, like green leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, nuts, etc.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to control your cholesterol levels.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can affect your liver.
  • Focus on losing weight as it can help control cholesterol and maintain liver enzymes.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve liver functioning and overall health.

What if I have taken an overdose of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include chest pain, dizziness, seizures (fits), fainting, blurred vision, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, nervousness, headache, or dry mouth. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI. Do not stop taking Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI of your own unless advised by your doctor. Please do not use Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI to treat sudden, severe symptoms of asthma or as a rescue inhaler. Before taking Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI, let your doctor know if you have a history of heart, liver, kidney diseases, high blood pressure, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), diabetes, seizures (fits) and thyroid disorder. Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood); therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects. Please check with your doctor if you are taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SalmeterolSotalol
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SalmeterolCocaine
Severe

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SalmeterolSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Using sotalol together with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI may reduce the effects of both medications, which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between sotalol and Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SalmeterolCocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI together with cocaine nasal may occasionally cause irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI with Cocaine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
SalmeterolItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Co-administration of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and itraconazole can increase the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat.

How to manage the interaction:
Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and itraconazole have the potential to interact, however, they can still be used if a doctor prescribes them. If you suffer any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention: dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or racing heartbeats. Never discontinue taking a drug without consulting a doctor.
SalmeterolConivaptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Conivaptan may significantly increase the blood levels of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI. High blood levels of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and Conivaptan, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SalmeterolAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI together with atazanavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and Atazanavir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
SalmeterolNadolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Coadministration of Nadolol with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can reduce the action of both the medications. It may also increase the risk of severe asthma attacks or breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and Nadolol together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SalmeterolPropranolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Using propranolol together with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI may reduce the benefits of both medications, since they have opposing effects in the body. In addition, propranolol can sometimes cause breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Propranolol together with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
SalmeterolTelithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Telithromycin may significantly increase the blood levels of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI. High blood levels of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and Telithromycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
SalmeterolPindolol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
Coadministration of Pindolol with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can reduce the action of both the drugs. It may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks or breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI and Pindolol together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SalmeterolDelavirdine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI:
The combined use of Delavirdine and Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI with Delavirdine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Know your triggers, such as allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items, that make your asthma severe.
  • Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
  • Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

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RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen your side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI may not affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you notice any side effects, such as dizziness, avoid driving and operating machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI.

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Kidney

Caution

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease or renal impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI.

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Children

Caution

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for use for children less than 4 years of age. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending on the condition of the child's disease and age.

FAQs

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI consists of Salmeterol (bronchodilator) that relaxes the airway muscles and increases airflow to the lungs. It makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI contains Salmeterol, which can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence, therapy with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is cautiously administered in patients with diabetes. Please monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is not recommended for children below 4 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. However, please consult a doctor before using Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI in children.

No, you are not recommended to take atenolol with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI as it may reduce the effectiveness of both medicines. Also, atenolol may trigger asthma attacks or worsen breathing problems by narrowing airways. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI may decrease the potassium levels in your body; therefore, it should be used with caution. Please consult your doctor before taking Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI since low potassium levels can lead to other cardiovascular problems in patients with hypokalaemia.

No, Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI does not relieve sudden asthma attacks. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

Yes, Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI may cause fungal infections in the mouth and throat. Rinse your mouth with water after each use to prevent any infections.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI contains salmeterol, which is a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist (LABA). It is primarily a bronchodilator. It is not a steroid inhaler or a beta blocker.

Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI is intended to prevent asthma attacks. It will not be effective in relieving an asthma attack that has already begun. If you have an attack, your doctor might recommend a different inhaler (a short-acting bronchodilator).

The common side effects of Serobid Inhaler 120 MDI are headache, sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, restlessness, low fever, palpitations, and muscle cramps. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2003/20236slr028_serevent_lbl.pdf
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