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Is Combitide 250 Inhaler Safe To Use?
my name is vishnu mohan. i have a query.is it really safe to use combitide 250 inhaler. i have been recently experiencing some breathing issues.And also prolong cough .so doctor advised to use combitide 250 inhaler twice daily with two puffs during each usage . And also asked me to continue usage for two years from now. please help with a proper guidance.
Thu, 19 May 2016
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Combitide inhaler has two drugs in it. Doctors usually prescribe it in mild or moderate persistent asthma. However, it can have some side effects and is prescribed only when the physician thinks that its benefits are more compared to the side effects. The steroid part of the drug can cause several side effects. Common ones are oral fungal infections, sinusitis, throat irritation, headaches, and muscle & joint pains. It is important to rinse your mouth with water after taking puffs to counter some of those side effects. The common side effects of the other drug (salmeterol) are headaches, muscle and joint pains and hypertension.
If you experience any of the above mentioned side effects, it is important to discuss those with your physician.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you. Have a nice day.
Dr. Waqas Hayat
Combitide inhaler has two drugs in it. Doctors usually prescribe it in mild or moderate persistent asthma. However, it can have some side effects and is prescribed only when the physician thinks that its benefits are more compared to the side effects. The steroid part of the drug can cause several side effects. Common ones are oral fungal infections, sinusitis, throat irritation, headaches, and muscle & joint pains. It is important to rinse your mouth with water after taking puffs to counter some of those side effects. The common side effects of the other drug (salmeterol) are headaches, muscle and joint pains and hypertension.
If you experience any of the above mentioned side effects, it is important to discuss those with your physician.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you. Have a nice day.
Dr. Waqas Hayat
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