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Total Serevent reports: 146.Serevent FDA safety alerts: 2003 2005 .
Reported deaths: 16 Reported hospitalizations: 30.
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Reported Serevent Side Effects: dyspnoea, asthmatic crisis, chest discomfort, cough, wheezing, dizziness, hypokalaemia, cardio-respiratory arrest, tremor, fatigue, syncope.
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Serevent Side Effects Report #5139419-2Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Jan 17, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, dyspnoea, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal discomfort. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VENTOLIN, NORVASK, XALATAN, OPTICROM, INTAL, SINGULAIR, ASPIRIN, SKELAXIN. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139420-9
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral infection. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139421-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Jan 25, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory tract infection viral. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, SPIRIVA, VITAMINS, FOSAMAX, LEVOXYL, THEOPHYLLINE, ANTIBIOTICS. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139422-2
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2006. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRIVA, ATROVENT. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139423-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Feb 06, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, peak expiratory flow rate decreased. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PULMICORT, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139425-8
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: candidiasis. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASMACORT, MAXAIR, LORAZEPAM, POTASSIUM ACETATE, ZANTAC, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, PREMARIN, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139427-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Feb 27, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory disorder, wheezing. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139428-3
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 178.4 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphthous stomatitis, tongue ulceration. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139430-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Mar 13, 2006. Female patient, 15 years of age, was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental overdose. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139431-3
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139432-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Apr 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: saliva discolouration, tongue discolouration. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139433-7
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2006. Female patient was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139434-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Apr 18, 2006. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QVAR, ALUPENT, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139438-6
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 18, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATROVENT, FLOVENT, POTASSIUM ACETATE, ATACAND, BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139439-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on May 30, 2006. Female patient, 87 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral pain, pharyngolaryngeal pain. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVENT. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139440-4
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 30, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 178.4 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, arthralgia, dyspnoea, fatigue, temperature intolerance. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOVENT, COMBIVENT, PREVACID. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139441-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on May 23, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, gingival swelling, nausea, oral pain. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLINDAMYCIN. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139443-X
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2006. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139450-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on July 11, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, FLUTICASONE NASAL SPRAY, ASTELIN, ZYRTEC, PULMICORT. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139451-9
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, chest discomfort, chest pain, dyspnoea. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, LASIX, ALPRAZOLAM, SEROQUEL. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139452-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on July 19, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with restrictive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: paraesthesia oral. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VERELAN PM, THEOPHYLLINE, TORSEMIDE, CLARINEX, POTASSIUM ACETATE. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139453-2
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: wheezing. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, FLONASE, NASONEX, ALLEGRA, GLUCOVANCE, NEXIUM, VITAMINS. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139454-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysgeusia. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5139455-6
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MAXAIR, FLOVENT, ATROVENT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5141367-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Aug 24, 2005. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, aggression, breath sounds abnormal, cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, flushing, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hepatosplenomegaly. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, TAGAMET, FLOVENT, FLONASE. Patient died on 10/23/1999.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5141380-1
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, loss of consciousness, pulmonary function test decreased. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PULMICORT, ALBUTEROL, NEBULIZER, INHALER, XOPENEX, OXYGEN. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5141401-6
Physician from JAPAN reported SEREVENT problem on Oct 20, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTIDE, QVAR, CLARITHROMYCIN, MUCODYNE, THEOLONG, BAKUMONDO, DASEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5142342-0
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, loss of consciousness, pulmonary function test decreased. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PULMICORT, ALBUTEROL, NEBULIZER, INHALER, XOPENEX, OXYGEN. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5146032-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, hepatic enzyme increased, weight increased. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ADVAIR DISKUS, ALBUTEROL, SPIRIVA. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5152187-3
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 10, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTIDE, MEPTIN. Patient died on 11/09/2006.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5153994-3
Pharmacist from CANADA reported SEREVENT problem on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event, condition aggravated. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5156294-0
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5156317-9
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported SEREVENT problem on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma, hypertension, angina pectoris, abdominal distension, productive cough and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, bronchitis, pruritus. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTIDE, NORVASC, SIGMART, NITOROL, QVAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5157531-9
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 10, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTIDE, MEPTIN. Patient died on 11/09/2006.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5158706-5
Pharmacist from CANADA reported SEREVENT problem on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory disorder. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FLOVENT, MICRO, TERAZOSIN, SPIRIVA, NORVASC, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5158733-8
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from FRANCE on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 34 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, weight increased. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BECOTIDE, VENTOLIN. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5160278-6
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported SEREVENT problem on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma, hypertension, angina pectoris, abdominal distension, productive cough and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, bronchitis, pruritus. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTIDE, NORVASC, SIGMART, NITOROL, CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE, QVAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5161727-X
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Nov 17, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory disorder. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, FLOVENT, MICRO, TERAZOSIN, SPIRIVA, NORVASC, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5177008-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory distress. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYRTEC, ASTELIN, QVAR, NORVASC, BACLOFEN, AMANTADINE, FLONASE. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5188251-2
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, hypersensitivity, infection. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOVENT, ADVAIR DISKUS, VENTOLIN, QVAR. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5397751-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, lobar pneumonia, wheezing. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, AVELOX, DUONEB, ALBUTEROL, FLOVENT. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5413693-7
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, malaise, myocardial infarction, pain. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5435977-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, aggression, breath sounds abnormal, cardio-respiratory arrest, dyspnoea, flushing, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hepatosplenomegaly. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL, TAGAMET, FLOVENT, FLONASE. Patient died on 10/23/1999.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5450114-2
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 10, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, dyspnoea, fatigue, peak expiratory flow rate decreased, sleep disorder. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, SPIRIVA. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5453811-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported SEREVENT problem on Sept 11, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cough, lobar pneumonia, wheezing. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, AVELOX, DUONEB, ALBUTEROL, FLOVENT. Patient recovered.
Serevent Side Effects Report #5468313-2
SEREVENT problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.3 lb, was diagnosed with asthma and was treated with SEREVENT. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anoxic encephalopathy, anxiety, apnoea, asphyxia, asthma, bronchial hyperreactivity, bronchospasm, cardio-respiratory arrest, coma. SEREVENT dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLOVENT, ALBUTEROL, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE, VANCERIL, PREDNISONE, ACCOLATE, CITRACAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/15/2005.
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Drug Information: Salmeterol Oral Inhalation
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a695001.html
(sal me' te role)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| In a large clinical study, more patients with asthma who used salmeterol died of asthma problems than patients with asthma who did not use salmeterol. If you have asthma, use of salmeterol may increase the chance that you will experience serious or fatal asthma problems. Your doctor will only prescribe salmeterol if other medications have not controlled your asthma or if your asthma is so severe that two medications are needed to control it. Salmeterol should not be the first or the only medication that you use to treat your asthma.Do not use salmeterol if you have asthma that is quickly getting worse. Tell your doctor if you have had many severe asthma attacks or if you have ever been hospitalized because of asthma symptoms. If you have any of the following signs of worsening asthma, call your doctor immediately: your short-acting inhaler [inhaled medication such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) that is used to treat sudden attacks of asthma symptoms] does not work as well as it did in the pastyou need to use more puffs than usual of your short-acting inhaler or use it more oftenyou need to use four or more puffs per day of your short-acting inhaler for two or more days in a rowyou use more than one canister (200 inhalations) of your short-acting inhaler during an 8-week periodyour peak-flow meter (home device used to test breathing) results show your breathing problems are worseningyou need to go to the emergency room for asthma treatment.your symptoms do not improve after you use salmeterol regularly for one week or your symptoms get worse at any time during your treatmentTalk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with salmeterol and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Salmeterol is used to treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties caused by asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It also is used to prevent bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) during exercise. Salmeterol is in a class of medications called long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). It works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
How should this medicine be used?
Salmeterol comes as a dry powder to inhale by mouth using a specially designed inhaler. When salmeterol is used to treat asthma or COPD, it is usually used twice a day, in the morning and evening, about 12 hours apart. Use salmeterol at around the same times every day. When salmeterol is used to prevent breathing difficulties during exercise, it is usually used at least 30 minutes before exercise, but not more often than once every 12 hours. If you are using salmeterol twice a day on a regular basis, do not use another dose before exercising. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use salmeterol exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about how you should take your other oral or inhaled medications for asthma during your treatment with salmeterol. If you were taking a corticosteroid (a type of medication used to prevent airway swelling in patients with asthma), you doctor will probably tell you to continue taking it just as you did before you began using salmeterol. If you were using a short acting beta agonist inhaler such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) on a regular basis, your doctor will probably tell you to stop using it regularly, but to continue to use it to treat sudden attacks of asthma symptoms. Follow these directions carefully. Do not change the way you use any of your medications without talking to your doctor.
Do not use salmeterol during an attack of asthma or COPD. Your doctor will prescribe a short-acting inhaler to use during attacks.
Salmeterol controls the symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure these conditions. Do not stop using salmeterol without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop using salmeterol, your symptoms may worsen.
Before you use the salmeterol inhaler the first time, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to show you how to use it. Practice using the inhaler while he or she watches.
To use the inhaler, follow these steps:
- If you will be using a new inhaler for the first time, remove it from the box and the foil wrapper. Fill in the blanks on the inhaler label with the date that you opened the pouch and the date 6 weeks later when you must replace the inhaler.
- Hold the inhaler in one hand, and put the thumb of your other hand on the thumbgrip. Push your thumb away from you as far as it will go until the mouthpiece appears and snaps into position.
- Hold the inhaler in a level, horizontal position with the mouthpiece toward you. Slide the lever away from you as far as it will go until it clicks.
- Every time the lever is pushed back, a dose is ready to inhale. You will see the number in the dose counter go down. Do not waste doses by closing or tilting the inhaler, playing with the lever, or advancing the lever more than once.
- Hold the inhaler level and away from your mouth, and breathe out as far as you comfortably can.
- Keep the inhaler in a level, flat position. Put the mouthpiece to your lips. Breathe in quickly and deeply though the inhaler, not through your nose.
- Remove the inhaler from your mouth, and hold your breath for 10 seconds or as long as you comfortably can. Breathe out slowly.
- You will probably taste or feel the salmeterol powder released by the inhaler. Even if you do not, do not inhale another dose. If you are not sure you are getting your dose of salmeterol, call your doctor or pharmacist.
- Put your thumb on the thumbgrip and slide it back toward you as far as it will go. The device will click shut.
Never exhale into the inhaler, take the inhaler apart, or wash the mouthpiece or any part of the inhaler. Keep the inhaler dry. Do not use the inhaler with a spacer.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using salmeterol,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to salmeterol, any other medications, milk protein, or any foods.
- tell your doctor if you use another LABA such as fluticasone and salmeterol combination (Advair) or formoterol (Foradil). These medications should not be used with salmeterol.Your doctor will tell you which medication you should use and which medication you should stop using.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal); diuretics ('water pills'); and other medications for asthma or COPD. Also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following medications or have stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks: antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil); and monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), diabetes, seizures, or liver or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using salmeterol, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not inhale a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Salmeterol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
- headache
- nervousness
- dizziness
- cough
- stuffed nose
- runny nose
- ear pain
- pale skin
- muscle pain, stiffness, or cramps
- sore throat
- throat irritation
- flu-like symptoms
- nausea
- heartburn
- tooth pain
- dry mouth
- sores or white patches in the mouth
- red or irritated eyes
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- burning or tingling of the hands or feet
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness that begins soon after you inhale salmeterol
- fast or pounding heartbeat
- chest pain
- rash
- hives
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- choking or difficulty swallowing
- loud, high-pitched breathing
Salmeterol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away the inhaler 6 weeks after you remove it from the foil overwrap or after every blister has been used (when the dose indicator reads 0), whichever comes first. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- seizures
- chest pain
- dizziness
- fainting
- blurred vision
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- nervousness
- headache
- shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
- muscle cramps or weakness
- dry mouth
- nausea
- dizziness
- excessive tiredness
- lack of energy
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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