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Salmeterol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salmeterol is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Salmeterol safe for pregnant women?
Salmeterol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Salmeterol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Salmeterol safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Salmeterol. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Salmeterol on the Kidneys?
Salmeterol rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Salmeterol on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Salmeterol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Salmeterol on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Salmeterol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Salmeterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salmeterol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salmeterol habit forming or addictive?
Salmeterol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Salmeterol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Salmeterol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Salmeterol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Salmeterol
There is no information on the effects of taking Salmeterol with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salmeterol
Information about the interaction of Salmeterol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223-224
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1122-1123