Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI)

Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) is a salmeterol medicine used to help control and prevent asthma symptoms. Each pack contains salmeterol in a 25 mcg strength delivered as a metered-dose inhaler (120 doses), and this medicine belongs to the long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) class. It is used to reduce wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath when taken regularly as prescribed. Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) is a maintenance treatment, not a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks.

How it works: Salmeterol relaxes the muscles around the airways so air can move in and out of the lungs more easily. In the Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) inhaler form, the medicine is inhaled directly into the lungs for long-lasting bronchodilation rather than quick relief.

Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) is a lower-strength salmeterol option for patients whose doctor wants regular asthma control with a smaller per-dose amount. Compared with higher salmeterol strengths, this product may be chosen when a prescriber wants a gentler maintenance dose while still using the same long-acting bronchodilator effect. It is intended for people already assessed by a doctor, and it should be used exactly as prescribed rather than adjusted on your own.

• Long-term asthma control
• Prevention of wheezing
• Reduction of chest tightness
• Help with shortness of breath related to asthma
• Maintenance therapy alongside other asthma medicines

• Use Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) exactly as your doctor instructed; it is an inhaler, not a tablet to swallow or chew.
• Shake the inhaler well before each dose and prime it if your pharmacist or package directions say to do so.
• Breathe out fully, place the mouthpiece in your mouth, and inhale slowly and deeply while pressing the inhaler once.
• Hold your breath for about 10 seconds if you can, then breathe out slowly.
• If more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait the recommended time between puffs.
• Rinse your mouth after use if your clinician advises it, especially if you are also using an inhaled steroid.

Each actuation of Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) delivers 25 mcg of salmeterol, and the total pack provides 120 metered doses. How often you use it depends on your doctor's asthma plan, and you should not take extra doses unless your prescriber tells you to. The maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber for your condition and should not be exceeded, because too much salmeterol can raise the risk of side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Salmeterol may include:

• Tremor or shakiness
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Muscle cramps
• Throat irritation or cough
• Dizziness

• Do not use Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) to treat sudden asthma symptoms or an asthma attack.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, or diabetes.
• Do not take more than prescribed, because higher exposure can increase tremor, palpitations, and heart-related side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are also using another long-acting beta-agonist or a rescue inhaler, since the medicines serve different roles.
• If you notice your breathing is getting worse or you need your rescue inhaler more often, seek medical advice promptly.
• Be careful with alcohol only if it worsens dizziness or tremor; the main concern is how you feel after dosing.
• This inhaler may affect how you feel before driving or operating machinery if it causes dizziness or shakiness.

• Other beta-agonist inhalers or nebulized bronchodilators
• Beta-blockers such as propranolol or similar medicines
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, or similar drugs
• Diuretics that can lower potassium, especially loop or thiazide diuretics
• MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants

Store Serobid 25 mcg(120 MDI) at room temperature away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture, and keep the inhaler cap on when not in use.