Serevent Information:
Serevent (generic name: Salmeterol) is prescribed on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks. The way in which it works is to relax the muscles in the airway, which will in turn improve your breathing function. It is important to note here, that Serevent will not be able to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
Serevent can also be used to treat another condition known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD). This includes Chronic Bronchitis and also emphysema.
Serevent Side Effects:
As with all medications, there is a risk of various side effects that you can experience during your prescription period. It is important that if any of these are noticed, that you cease use of the medication immediately and seek emergency medical aid. The risk of an allergic reaction is common and some of the symptoms, you may experience are difficulty breathing or a swelling in any part of your body, specifically your hands or any area of your face and neck.
Some of the more serious side effects include chest pains, skin rashes and bruising, wheezing or chocking sensation and also a worsening of your asthma condition. As already mentioned if you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek emergency medical aid as soon as possible.
Less serious reported side effects include Headaches, nausea, increased sweating or a dry mouth and throat irritation.
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Serevent Directions:
You should take Serevent as you are advised by your doctor, or as you have been prescribed it. DO not use higher are smaller doses than you have been advised, as this can lead to adverse effects on your body, as a potential side effect. Serevent can increase the risk of asthma related death, so it is important that you do not continue the use of the medication, for longer than you have been advised by your doctor.
Asthma can be treated through a wide variety of different drugs, and if you have been prescribed Serevent, you should use it in conjunction with other asthma related medications. If Serevent or any other medications you are taking do not seem to be achieving a result, you should seek to inform your doctor of this.
Serevent should be used on a regular basis, to gain the best results, and if the Medication is to be used to treat a sport induced form of asthma, then the medication should be taken at least 30 minutes prior to any sporting activity or exercise.
Serevent Precautions:
Do not use Serevent if an asthma attack has already begun, as it may actually increase the effects of the attack, and make it harder, to be kept under control. Talk to your doctor to find out any specific risks to yourself and also to gather information on when the medication should be used.
Do not use any other form of Salmeterol such as Advair, or use any other form of inhaled bronchodilator such as formoterol or arformoterol, unless your doctor specifically advises you to do this.
Seek further medical attention if you feel your medication is not working as it should be, or if you do not notice any positive effects whilst on your prescription. If you have the use of a peak flow meter in your home, make sure you call a doctor if the numbers seem to be considerably lower than normal.
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