Seretide Inhaler
- Combination Inhaler
- Reduces inflammation of the lungs and airways
- Prevents future Asthma attacks
- Provides effective relief for up to 12 hours
What is a Seretide inhaler?
Seretide is a steroid inhaler that is primarily used to treat asthma. The effects of this inhaler lasting for 12 hours at a time.
It comes available either as the Accuhaler or Evohaler; both contain the same medicine, but the way they release the medicine differs.
You must have a prescription to buy Seretide inhalers.
What is Seretide used to treat?
Seretide is used to treat patients who suffer from moderate to severe asthma.
Seretide is a type of combination inhaler which contains both the characteristics of a brown preventer inhaler and a blue reliever inhaler. As a result, Seretide is often called a purple inhaler.
The Seretide inhaler is effective in helping to stop wheezing and breathlessness from coming on. It can be used to help prevent asthma attacks and is commonly used in the treatment of asthma, COPD and the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Why is Seretide a recommended treatment for asthma?
Salmeterol
Salmeterol is one of two active ingredients contained in Seretide. It is particularly effective in the maintenance of asthma and the prevention of asthma attacks. When inhaled, salmeterol reduces inflammation in the airways, allowing air to pass through more freely when we breathe.
The most common form of Salmeterol is when it is combined with Fluticasone propionate to form a single asthma treatment, commonly known as the Seretide Inhaler. A single inhaled dose of Salmeterol lasts for approximately 12 hours.
Fluticasone Propionate
Fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid and is used to help manage asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways. Fluticasone also directly increases the beta-2 receptors in the smooth muscle of the airways. When the beta-2 receptors are activated, this causes bronchodilation which relaxes the airways and makes breathing easier.
How does a Seretide inhaler work?
Seretide inhalers work by releasing a measured dose of both salmeterol and fluticasone propionate directly into the airways.
When both active ingredients are inhaled into the lungs, it helps to suppress cell mediators that contribute to inflammation, such as histamine and prostaglandins. By suppressing histamine and prostaglandin, inflammation is also reduced in the airways; this allows air to pass through more freely.
Who can use a Seretide inhaler?
If you suffer from asthma and your doctor prescribes you an inhaler, you should make sure they are aware if you have any of the following conditions:
- You have an overactive thyroid gland
- You have high blood pressure
- You have had or currently have tuberculosis (TB) or any other lung infection
- You have diabetes mellitus
- You have low potassium in your blood
- You have heart disease, including a fast heartbeat or irregular heartbeat
Seretide is a safe and effective asthma treatment for children.
Can you buy Seretide inhalers over the counter?
No, to buy a Seretide inhaler you must have a prescription from your doctor.
Can you buy Seretide inhalers online?
Yes, you can buy Seretide inhalers online from most UK pharmacies. You will be required to complete an online health questionnaire so your condition can be assessed by a doctor or healthcare professional, to ensure the treatment is suitable for you.
It is important to always buy medicine from a fully regulated online pharmacy, like Medicine Direct. To learn more about our licenses and regulations, visit our about us page. You will also find more information about our team and medical professionals.
Seretide alternatives
A wide range of asthma inhalers can be bought on prescription.
Reliever inhalers are used to provide short-term relief from asthma symptoms. You should always carry a reliever with you in the event of an asthma attack. The following relievers are available to buy from our online pharmacy:
Preventer inhalers should not be used in the event of an asthma attack but should be used every day to help prevent the symptoms of asthma from bothering you. You should use a preventer as prescribed by your doctor even when you are not suffering from asthma symptoms.
The following preventers are available to buy from us:
