How does Serevent Inhaler (Salmeterol) work:

Serevent contains Salmeterol, a long-acting bronchodilator, which works by opening the airways and making breathing easier. It is used for people 12 years of age and older who are also using other medications (such as inhaled corticosteroids) to treat their asthma. These people still experience breakthrough asthma symptoms (cough, wheeze, tightening of the airways) and require regular use of a short-acting bronchodilator.

Dosage & Administration:

Serevent is used for long-term, twice-daily maintenance treatment of asthma. Serevent is also used for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Side Effects:

• Headache
• Tremor
• Irregular heartbeat
• Muscle cramping
  

Check with your physician as soon as possible if you experience increased difficulty breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician, nurse, or pharmacist.

Precautions:

Tell your physician about all of your health conditions, including if you:

• have heart problems
• have high blood pressure
• have seizures
• have thyroid problems
• have diabetes
• have liver problems
• are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if Serevent may harm your unborn baby.
• are breastfeeding. It is not known if Serevent passes into your milk and if it can harm your baby.
• are allergic to Serevent, any other medicines, or food products

Tell your physician about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Serevent Diskus and certain other medicines may interact with each other. This may cause serious side effects. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list and show it to your physician and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

Please note: For more information about any other possible risks, please consult your physician or pharmacist and read the information provided with Serevent.