Salmeterol (Serevent)

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If you suffer from airway spasms due to asthma or COPD, your healthcare provider may prescribe salmeterol. This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the prescription drug, noting in particular its strengths, side effects, and dosing guidelines.

Common side effects of salmeterol may include a sore throat, headaches, and an irritated or runny nose. This eMedTV article describes other common salmeterol side effects and lists serious problems that should be reported to a doctor right away.

What is salmeterol used for? As this eMedTV segment explains, salmeterol is used for treating airway spasms in people with asthma or COPD. The drug can help prevent asthma attacks but should not be used to treat attacks as they occur.

As this eMedTV page explains, the suggested salmeterol dose to prevent exercise-induced asthma is one inhalation 30 minutes before exercise. This page provides general tips on salmeterol dosing (such as using the inhaler at the same times every day).

Digoxin, beta blockers, and MAOIs are among the drugs that can potentially interact with salmeterol. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs that can cause drug interactions with salmeterol and explains the possible problems that can occur.

Some people who take salmeterol may be more likely to have severe asthma attacks. This eMedTV page contains other precautions and warnings with salmeterol, including the safety of taking the drug while nursing and people who shouldn't take it at all.