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Salmeterol
Latest prescription information about Salmeterol. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Salmeterol
Pronunciation : sal-ME-ter-ol
Therapeutic Classification : anti- asthmatics
Trade Name(s):
India- Azrol Inhaler, Salmeter Inhaler, Salvent Dispersible Cap, Salvent Inhaler, Serobid Inhaler, Serobid Rotacap. International- Serevent. This medication is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: Inhalation- Chronic asthma; COPD As metered-dose aerosol or dry powder inhalation: 50 mcg twice daily, up to 100 mcg twice daily if needed. How it should be taken : It comes as powder for inhalation; inhale as directed by your physician. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, epilepsy, liver or heart disease, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Monitor serum potassium level while taking this medication. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Monitor blood sugar and blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. * It should be used to treat asthma only if you are currently taking a long-term asthma-control medicine (eg, inhaled corticosteroids) and your asthma is not well controlled. Side Effects : Eye and ENT- Eye inflammation, nasal/sinus congestion, sinus headache, throat irritation, inflammation of sinus, ear infection and pain. Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances and tingling. Respiratory - Asthma, inflammation of bronchus, cough, nose inflammation and viral respiratory infection. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and oral mucosal abnormality. Musculoskeletal- Muscle/joint pain, muscle cramps and spasms. Skin- Skin inflammation and rashes. Heart- High blood pressure. Miscellaneous- Localized aches, pains and fever. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Avoid high doses; otherwise it may cause serious heart problems. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20º to 25ºC), and keep away from children. |
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