Serevent Inhaler (Salmeterol)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

What is Serevent Inhaler?

A prescription drug called Serevent Inhaler (Active Ingredient: Salmeterol) is used to treat the symptoms of asthma and COPD maintenance. You can take Serevent Inhaler by itself or in combination with other drugs. Serevent Inhaler is a member of the pharmacological class known as Beta2 Agonists. Serevent Inhaler’s effectiveness and safety in children under the age of four are unknown.

Uses and Benefits of Serevent Inhaler:

• Serevent is used to prevent or lessen wheezing and breathing difficulties brought on by asthma or persistent lung diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).

• If your current asthma medications are unable to control your symptoms, only utilise it long-term (such as inhaled corticosteroids). Asthma cannot be treated with Serevent alone.

• An inhaler for immediate relief should always be carried with you. It is advised that young children and adolescents who must take Serevent to treat their asthma use a Serevent with fluticasone combination medication.

• When asthmatic patients' breathing issues can be managed with inhaled corticosteroids (such flunisolide, fluticasone), as well as occasionally using quick-relief inhalers, this medicine shouldn't be taken.

Side Effects of Serevent:

• Hoarseness

• Headaches

• Rapid heartbeat

• Anxiety

• Agitation

• Coughing

• Dry mouth/throat

• Upset stomach

• Rash, itching or swelling

• Difficulty breathing

Inform your doctor as soon as possible if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

How to use Serevent Inhaler?

• Use this device in a horizontal position at all times.

• Use this medication as prescribed by your doctor, often twice daily, in the morning and evening (12 hours apart). When you inhale the medicine, you might or might not taste or feel it. Either is acceptable.

• Wait at least one minute between each inhaler use if you are also using other inhalers.

• Do not use it more frequently than directed or more than twice daily

Drug Interactions:

In addition to Serevent, several other medications, such as amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, and macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), among others, may influence the cardiac rhythm. The elimination of Serevent from your body can be impacted by other medications, which may change how it functions.

Safety Information:

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history before using this medication, especially if you have: thyroid issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, liver issues, angina, or irregular heartbeat.

• A disease that changes the heart rhythm may be brought on by Serevent.

• This drug should not be used for abrupt instances of breathing difficulty because it takes some time to start working.

• Long-acting inhaled corticosteroids are one drug that should be taken along with this one.

How does Serevent Inhaler work?

It functions by assisting the muscles that surround your lungs' airways in remaining relaxed to promote breathing. To stop asthma attacks or exercise-induced bronchospasm, use Serevent Inhaler.

What to do if you miss a dose of Serevent Inhaler?

Simply skip the dose of Serevent Inhaler that you missed. At the regular time, take your next dose. Never take two doses at once.

What if you overdose on Serevent?

If someone has overdosed and is displaying serious symptoms, such as fainting or difficulty breathing, call 911 right away. If you're a US citizen, dial 1-800-222-1222 to get in touch with your neighborhood poison control center. You can call a neighborhood poison control center in your respective areas.

Why is Serevent expensive?

The sole reason for being Serevent Inhaler (Salmeterol) expensive is because it does not have a generic available in the market, even on insurances, this medication still remains expensive.

How often should I use Serevent?

One should routinely use Serevent Inhaler CFC-Free twice every day, in the morning and the evening.