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Drug Details
Salmeterol, marketed as Serevent Diskus, is a long-acting bronchodilator known as a beta agonist (LABA). It's primarily used as a maintenance therapy for managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Additionally, it helps prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in individuals aged 4 years and older. This medication is delivered via a Diskus dry powder inhaler, with each inhalation providing 50 mcg of salmeterol. The standard dosage for asthma and COPD management is one inhalation every 12 hours. For preventing exercise-induced asthma, it should be taken as one inhalation at least 30 minutes before exercise. Salmeterol functions by relaxing the muscles around the airways, thereby opening them up to facilitate easier breathing. This action helps reduce the frequency of breathing difficulties, potentially minimizing time lost from work or school. Salmeterol should not be used alone for asthma treatment and must be combined with inhaled corticosteroids. Patients must have a quick-relief inhaler, such as albuterol, at hand for sudden breathing issues, as salmeterol does not work immediately. Additionally, it shouldn't be combined with other long-acting inhaled beta agonists to avoid heightened risk of side effects. Children and teenagers using salmeterol for asthma are advised to use it in combination with fluticasone. Always consult with a healthcare provider to ensure this medication aligns with your treatment needs.
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60 Aerosol Powder Breath Activateds, 50MCG/ACT
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Serevent Diskus dosage forms
| Dosage | Quantity | Price from | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50MCG/ACT | 60 Aerosol Powder Breath Activateds | $421.63 | $7.03 |
| 50MCG/ACT | 28 Aerosol Powder Breath Activateds | $205.83 | $7.35 |
Serevent Diskus FAQs
Serevent inhaler is not a steroid. It contains salmeterol, which is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) used to help open the airways in the lungs and make breathing easier.
Serevent and Advair are not the same, but they are related. Serevent contains the active ingredient salmeterol, which is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) used to help control asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Advair, on the other hand, is a combination medication that contains both salmeterol and fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid. Advair is used to manage asthma and COPD by providing both bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects.
SEREVENT DISKUS is used as a long-term maintenance treatment to prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is not intended for the relief of acute bronchospasm or sudden breathing problems.
A common side effect of salmeterol is headache. Other possible side effects include throat irritation, nervousness, and muscle pain. It is important for patients to report any unusual or severe side effects to their healthcare provider.
The Diskus inhaler is used for delivering medication to help manage and treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It typically contains a corticosteroid, a long-acting beta-agonist, or a combination of both, which work to reduce inflammation and relax the muscles in the airways, making it easier to breathe.