Generic Name - Salmeterol
Category - Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic) Agents
Indications
Asthma
Generic Salmeterol is most commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Generic for Salmeterol Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Salmeterol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Salmeterol should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Heart or blood vessel disease
High blood pressure
Overactive thyroid
Pheochromocytoma
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Salmeterol. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Disopyramide
Quinidine
Phenothiazines
Procainamide
Generic for Salmeterol Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Salmeterol for asthma and Chronic Pulmonary Disease is 2 inhalations (42 micrograms) twice a day (morning and evening) 12 hours apart.
Generic for Salmeterol Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Salmeterol are asthma, back pain, bronchitis, chest congestion, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nasal inflammation, pallor, respiratory tract infection and sinus headache. Some of the most serious Generic Salmeterol side Effects include difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness, giddiness, fast heartbeat, palpitations, chest pain and skin rash, hives This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Salmeterol.
Generic for Salmeterol and Pregnancy
Generic Salmeterol are used to treat asthma in pregnant women. Although there are no studies on birth defects in humans, problems have not been reported. Some studies in animals have shown that they cause birth defects when given in doses many times higher than the human dose.
Generic for Salmeterol and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether salmeterol pass into the breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using these medicines and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Generic for Salmeterol and Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of these medicines in children. However, salmeterol is not recommended for use in children.
Generic for Salmeterol and Geriatric
Generic Salmeterol has been tested in a limited number of patients 65 years of age or older. It has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Note
The above information about Generic Salmeterol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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