Generic name: salmeterol (inhalation) [ sal-MEE-ter-all ]
Brand names: Serevent Diskus, Serevent
Dosage form: inhalation powder (50 mcg)
Drug class:Adrenergic bronchodilators
What is salmeterol inhalation?
Salmeterol inhalation is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent asthma attacks or exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Salmeterol inhalation is also used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Salmeterol inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use salmeterol inhalation to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
Salmeterol may increase the risk of asthma-related death. Use only the prescribed dose of this medication, and do not use it for longer than your doctor recommends. Follow all patient instructions for safe use. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks and benefits of using salmeterol inhalation.
If you use salmeterol inhalation for asthma, you must use it together with an inhaled steroid medicine for long-term asthma control. Seek medical attention if you think any of your asthma medications are not working as well as usual.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use salmeterol if you are allergic to salmeterol or to milk proteins.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
