Generic for Serevent for Asthma attacks, chronic lung disease - Drug Information

Generic Name - Salmeterol

Category - Bronchodilator

Indications

Asthma attacks, chronic lung disease
Generic Serevent is used to prevent asthma attacks or to treat the symptoms of chronic lung disease like emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Salmeterol (Generic Serevent) is a slow-acting bronchodilator, a medicine that opens up air passages and makes breathing easier.

Generic for Serevent Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Serevent is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Serevent should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diabetes
Heart disease, or irregular heartbeat
High blood pressure
Over active thyroid
Pheochromocytoma
Seizures (convulsions)

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Serevent. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Astemizole
Bepridil
Beta-blockers
Certain antibiotics
Chloroquine
Cisapride
Droperidol
Halofantrine
Levomethadyl
Medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
Medicines for heart disease or high blood pressure
Water pills or diuretics

Generic for Serevent Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSerevent
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Serevent for asthma is 2 inhalations (42 micro grams) twice a day (morning and evening) 12 hours apart.

Generic for Serevent Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Serevent 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 Serevent.

Generic for Serevent and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Serevent will harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. Do consult your and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Serevent and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Serevent passes into the breast milk. Mothers who are using these medicines and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Generic for Serevent and Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Generic Serevent in children. However, it is not recommended for use in children.

Generic for Serevent and Geriatric

There is no specific information comparing use of inhalation adrenergic bronchodilators in the elderly with use in other age groups. Hence, consult your doctor before using Generic Serevent in geriatric patients.

Note

The above information about Generic Serevent 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.