{"id":22891,"date":"2022-07-14T04:05:07","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T04:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22891"},"modified":"2022-07-18T07:20:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:20:19","slug":"serevent-diskus%ef%bf%bc-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/serevent-diskus%ef%bf%bc-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Serevent Diskus &#8211; Salmeterol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>50 micrograms\/dose of\u00a0inhalation powder,\u00a0a divided\u00a0dose\u00a0of Salmeterol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Serevent Diskus is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serevent is a long-acting tracheal dilator that acts mainly on the trachea (bronchoselective beta-stimulator) so that cramping and obstruction (\u00a0bronchial obstruction\u00a0) is reduced for at least 12 hours.\u00a0The effect sets in within 10-20 minutes.\u00a0The full effect is achieved after 2-3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;is used in the maintenance treatment of&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;together with inhaled cortisone preparations and in COPD (chronic&nbsp;obstructive pulmonary disease&nbsp;).&nbsp;Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;does not provide immediate relief in acute asthma attacks.&nbsp;You should then take another bronchodilator medication.&nbsp;If the treatment does not give the desired effect, consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being treated for\u00a0asthma you should always have both Serevent and inhaled cortisone to take with you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before using Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to\u00a0salmeterol\u00a0or the other ingredient\u00a0lactose monohydrate\u00a0(listed in section 6) in Serevent\u00a0Diskus\u00a0\u00a0Lactose monohydrate contains milk protein.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take special care with Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult a physician before starting treatment with Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>cardiovascular disease<\/li><li>increased thyroid function (&nbsp;hyperthyroidism&nbsp;)<\/li><li>diabetes<\/li><li>condition with decreased potassium in the blood<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately after\u00a0dosing\u00a0Serevent\u00a0Diskus paradoxical\u00a0bronchospasm\u00a0(respiratory cramps) with increased wheezing may occur.\u00a0If this happens, inhale a fast-acting\u00a0bronchodilator immediately\u00a0\u00a0Stop taking Serevent\u00a0Diskus\u00a0and contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start using Serevent, tell your doctor if you are being treated for fungal infection with medicines containing\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0or itraconazole, or if you are being treated for\u00a0ritonavir\u00a0HIV <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These medicines may increase the risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0with Serevent, including irregular heartbeat, or aggravate\u00a0side effects\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using Serevent for\u00a0asthma your doctor may want to monitor your symptoms more regularly.\u00a0If your\u00a0asthma\u00a0or breathing worsens, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0This also applies to those for\u00a0asthma\u00a0or any over-the-counter medicine.\u00a0The effect of the treatment can be affected if Serevent and certain other medicines are taken at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Before you start using Serevent, tell your doctor if you are being treated for fungal infection with medicines containing\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0or itraconazole, or if you are being treated for\u00a0ritonavir\u00a0HIV \u00a0These medicines may increase the risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0with Serevent, including irregular heartbeat, or aggravate the\u00a0side effects\u00a0<\/li><li>Avoid taking\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0while taking Serevent, unless your doctor tells you to.\u00a0Beta-blockers\u00a0such as atenolol, propranolol, and sand sotalol are often used to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0or other heart conditions.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you are taking\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0or have recently been prescribed\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0 as these may reduce or prevent the effects of\u00a0salmeterol\u00a0<\/li><li>Serevent can reduce the amount of potassium in the blood.\u00a0Symptoms of this may be that the heart beats irregularly, muscle weakness, or cramping.\u00a0This is more likely to happen if you are taking Serevent with medicines to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0such as\u00a0diuretics or if you are taking other medicines for breathing problems such as theophyllines or\u00a0cortisone\u00a0\u00a0You may be asked to provide a blood test to check your potassium levels.\u00a0If you have any further questions, ask your doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or brbreastfeedingthink you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited experience of use during pregnancy.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a physician when using Serevent during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether Serevent passes into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore consult a doctor before use during bbreastfeeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects\u00a0\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serevent Diskus contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;up to 12.5 mg \/ dose.&nbsp;This amount normally does not cause any problems for lactose intolerant people.&nbsp;The excipient&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;contains small amounts of milk protein which may cause allergic reactions.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;<em>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults and children from the age of 6<\/em>&nbsp;is 1&nbsp;dose&nbsp;morning and evening.&nbsp;To achieve full effect, Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;should be used regularly.&nbsp;You may not taste or feel the powder on your tongue, even if you have used the inhaler correctly.&nbsp;Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;should not be used more than twice a day.&nbsp;See instructions for use for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have difficulty breathing or wheezing, continue to take Serevent\u00a0Diskus but contact your doctor as soon as possible as you may need further treatment.\u00a0When your\u00a0asthma\u00a0is under control, your doctor may decide to gradually reduce the\u00a0dose\u00a0of Serevent\u00a0Diskus\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Serevent Diskus than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of overdose, you may experience increased palpitations, tremors, headaches, and\/oor dizziness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms (signs of an allergic\/anaphylactic reaction<\/strong>):\u00a0swelling of the face, oral cavity ,and throat, convulsions in the trachea, shortness of breath,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very rare side effect (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/em>\u00a0 Tremors, palpitations, muscle cramps, and headaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/em>\u00a0 Rash, very fast heart rate, and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/em>\u00a0 Decreased blood potassium levels, dizziness, and difficulty sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/em>: Hypersensitivity reactions, such as hives, skin rash, high blood glucose levels, joint and muscle pain, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, irritation of the mouth and throat, and nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inhalation treatment can, through unclear mechanisms, give rise to cramps in the trachea, which can result in difficulty breathing and wheezingDiscontinue treatment if you experience these symptoms after taking Serevent\u00a0Diskus\u00a0\u00a0Use the inhaler with the fast-acting tracheal dilator medicine and consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The side effects\u00a0are often ddose-dependent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Serevent Diskus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As drug residues can remain in the empty packages, they should not be thrown in the rubbish but the empty packages should also be returned to pharmacies.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;is&nbsp;salmeterol&nbsp;.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;dose&nbsp;contains 50 micrograms&nbsp;of salmeterol&nbsp;(as salmeterol xinafoate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredient is&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;(which contains milk proteins).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and cthe ontents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serevent&nbsp;Diskus&nbsp;is a molded plastic inhaler, in which the inhalation powder is packaged in divided blister doses in a foil strip with a tear-off cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serevent\u00a0Diskus\u00a0is packed in cartons in pack sizes of 1&#215;60\u00a0doses\u00a0or 3 \u00d7 60\u00a0doses\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GlaxoSmithKline AB, Box 516, 169 29 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info.produkt@gsk.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>50 micrograms \/ dose of\u00a0inhalation powder\u00a0,\u00a0divided\u00a0dose\u00a0of 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