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Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) is used to
treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing 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.
It works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs, making it
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Serevent Diskus |
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Serevent Diskus 60-50mcg |
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Serevent Diskus 60-50mcg |
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Serevent Diskus 60-50mcg |
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Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
A large clinical
study found a small increase in deaths from asthma in patients who used
Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol). Do not use salmeterol if you have asthma
that is quickly getting worse. If you have any of the following signs of
worsening asthma, call your doctor immediately: short-acting inhaler
(e.g., albuterol) does not work as well as it used toneed to use more
puffs than usual of short-acting inhaler or use it more often peak-flow
meter shows breathing is worsening need to use four or more puffs per day
of short-acting inhaler for two or more days in a row use of more than one
canister (200 inhalations) of short-acting inhaler during an 8-week
period need to go to the emergency room for asthma treatment. Talk to your
doctor about the risk of using this medication.
Online Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) Use
Indication:
Serevent
Diskus (Salmeterol)
comes as a dry powder to inhale by mouth using a special inhaler. It is
usually used twice a day, in the morning and evening, about 12 hours
apart. To help you remember to use Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol), use it
around the same times every day. To prevent breathing difficulties during
exercise, it is usually used 30 minutes before exercise, not more often
than once every 12 hours. Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do
not understand. Use Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) exactly as directed. Do
not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
Do not use Serevent
Diskus (Salmeterol) during an attack of asthma or COPD. Your doctor will
prescribe a short-acting inhaler to use during attacks. If you are using
Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) twice a day, do not use another dose before
exercising.
Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol)
controls symptoms of asthma and other lung diseases but does not cure
them. Do not stop using Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) without talking to
your doctor. If you suddenly stop using Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol), your
symptoms may worsen. Also do not stop taking your other inhaled or oral
medications for asthma without talking to your doctor.
Before you use the
salmeterol inhaler the first time, read the written instructions that come
with it. 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:
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Hold the
inhalation device 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.
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Hold the
inhalation device in a horizontal position with the mouthpiece toward
you. Slide the lever away from you as far as it will go until it clicks.
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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 the device,
playing with the lever, or advancing the lever more than once.
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Hold the
inhalation device level and away from your mouth, and breathe out as far
as you comfortably can.
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Put the mouthpiece
to your lips. Breathe in quickly and deeply though the inhalation
device, not through your nose.
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Remove the
inhalation device from your mouth, and hold your breath for 10 seconds
or as long as you comfortably can. Breathe out slowly.
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You will probably
taste or feel the Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) powder released by the
inhaler. Even if you do not, do not take another dose. If you are not
sure you are getting your dose of Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol), call
your doctor or pharmacist.
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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 inhalation device, take the device apart, or wash the mouthpiece or
any part of the device. Keep the device dry. Do not use the device with a
spacer.
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