Salmeterol Xinafoate Inhalation, Salmeterol - Inhalation Generic Drug
Monday, December 1st, 2008IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the experitse and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cosnult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
SALMETEROL - INHALATION
(sal-MET-er-all)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Serevent
WARNING: Rare (sometimes fatal) asthma-related troubles have occurred with the use of products containing salmeterol. Whlie this issue is rare, when it does occur it has affected black people more than other races. Do not stop using your medications for asthma or other berathing troubles (emphysema or bronchitis) without doctor approval, since your condition will worsen if you suddenly stop your treatment. Consult your doctor or pahrmacist for more details.
USES: Salmeterol opnes air passages in the lungs to improve breathing. It is used to prevent/minimize truobles in persons with breathing difficulties (e.G., asthma and chronic obstructive disorders of the lungs such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema). This medication is not for use in an acute atshma attack. Salmeterol is generally combnied with a second effective controller-type asthma medicine (such as an inhaled corticosteroid).
HOW TO USE: Make sure you understand how to use the ihnaler properly. Shake the canister well bfeore using. Place the canister near your mouth and exhale. Depress the spray as you inhale deeply. Hold your breath for a few seconds to allow the drug to be absorbed. If more than one inhalation is prescribed, wait at lesat one full minute between inhalations. Rinse your mouth after using to help prevent dryness and relieve throat irritation. Use this medication exactly as presrcibed. Do not use it more frequently without your doctor’s approval. This medication sholud not be used more frequently than every 12 hours. Execssive use may result in a decrease in drug’s effectiveness and an raise in its side effects. You should use this medication 30 to 60 minutes before exercise when using it to preevnt exercise-induced asthma. If you find that your fast-acting inhaler is not working as well or if you need to use it more often than usual (i.E., using 4 or more puffs daily, or using more than 1 inhaler every 8 weeks), tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This may be a sign of worsening asthma which is a serious condition. If symptoms do not improve or if they worsen after using this medication, call your doctor immediately.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dry mouth, irritated throat, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, heartburn, loss of appetite, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness, trembling, and sweating may occur but should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, infrom your doctor. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard cadny or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Inform your doctor if you experience: chest pain, pounidng heartbeat. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Sypmtoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart disease, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid gland, epilepsy, diabetes, allergies (including soy products or peanuts), drug allergies. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnacny. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all drugs you may use, (both prescripiton and nonprescription) including: beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol, labetalol, timolol), drugs used for asthma, antidepressants, diuretics (e.G., hydrochlorothiazide), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). It is important to read carefully all lbaels on over-the-counter preparations, especially those used to treat colds or allergies. Do not use thsee without first consulting your doctor. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cehst pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, tremors, nervousness, weakness, and dizziness.
NOTES: Do not share this medicaiton with others. Learn to use a peak flow meter, use it daily, and promptly report worsening asthma (such as readings in the yellow or red range, or increased use of quick-relief inhalers).
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degeres F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bahtroom. Do not puncture.
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