Salmeterol (Serevent) is used for:
Long-term treatment of asthma. It may be used to prevent breathing problems in certain patients, including patients with nighttime asthma, or breathing problems caused by exercise. It may be used for long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Indications and Usage
Maintenance treatment of asthma and prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease; prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm; maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with COPD (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis).
Contraindications : Standard considerations.
Dosage and Administration
Asthma/Bronchospasm
Adults and Children 4 yr of age and older
Inhalation 1 inhalation (50 mcg) twice daily, approximately 12 h apart.
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
Adults and Children 4 yr of age and older
Inhalation 1 inhalation at least 30 min before exercise; additional doses should not be used for up to 12 h.
COPD
Adults
Inhalation 1 inhalation (50 mcg) twice daily, approximately 12 h apart.
General Advice
- If patient is also receiving short-acting bronchodilator by inhalation, administer short-acting bronchodilator 5 min before salmeterol to enhance penetration of latter drug into bronchial tree.
- Not for use in conjunction with inhaled, long-acting beta-2 agonist.
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