Salmeterol Powder Inhalation
Active Ingredients: Salmeterol Inhalation
Other Names: Servent Diskus
Drug Class: Inhaled Beta-2 Agonists
Rx Status: Available by prescription only
Generic Available: No
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What is/are Salmeterol Powder Inhalation?
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
How should I use this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What may interact with this medicine?
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Where should I keep this medicine?
What is/are Salmeterol Powder Inhalation?
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SALMETEROL is a slow-acting bronchodilator. It helps to open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used long term to treat asthma and to prevent bronchospasm. Do not use in an acute asthma attack. This medicine is not a replacement for inhaled or oral corticosteroids.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
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They need to know if you have any of the following conditions: - diabetes
- heart disease or irregular heartbeat
- high blood pressure
- pheochromocytoma
- seizures
- thyroid disease
- worsening asthma
- an unusual or allergic reaction to salmeterol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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This medicine is inhaled through the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice. Make sure that you are using your inhaler correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if you have any questions.
A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 4 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
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If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
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Do not take this medicine with any of the following: - MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
- procarbazine
This medicine may also interact with the following:- anti-infectives like chloroquine, and pentamidine
- antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
- caffeine
- cisapride
- diuretics
- medicines for colds
- medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
- medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
- medicines for weight loss including some herbal products
- methadone
- some antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, linezolid, and telithromycin
- some heart medicines
- steroid hormones like dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
- theophylline
- thyroid hormones
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: - allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips or tongue
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing or wheezing that increases or does not go away
- dizziness or fainting
- fever
- irregular heartbeat
- need for more doses of short acting bronchodilators
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):- cough
- headache
- fast heart rate
- nervousness, trembling
- sore throat
- stuffy nose
- upset stomach
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
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Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. This medicine may increase the possibility of dying from asthma. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short acting inhalers more often, call your doctor right away. Do not use more than every 12 hours. NEVER use this medicine for an acute asthma attack.
Your diskus device has a dose counter and will tell you when only a few doses are left.
If you are going to have surgery tell your doctor or health care professional that you are using this medicine.
Where should I keep this medicine?
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Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light and moisture. Throw away 6 weeks after you remove from the foil pouch, or after the dose indicator reads 0, whichever comes first. Throw away unopened packages after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Last Updated:March 27, 2008 COPYRIGHT© Gold Standard, An Elsevier Company |
