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Salmeterol

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Molecule Description

Salmeterol is used in treating asthma in combination with another long-term asthma control medicine.

Uses

This medicine is used to prevent asthma attacks, to prevent breathing problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
It helps to stop breathlessness and wheezing

Contraindications

When should one not use Salmeterol

Allergic to Salmeterol or any of the excipients of this product.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Wheezing, cough
Headache
Itching or swelling
shaking hands (tremor)
Joint or muscle pain
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Feeling shaky
Muscle cramps
Difficulty in sleep

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

The effect of Salmeterol on the fetus is not known, consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will tell you the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as no information is available on the use of Salmeterol if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will tell you on the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.

Driving

Salmeterol usually doesn’t affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

No information is available on interactions of Salmeterol when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a history of asthma or heart disease
You have an overactive thyroid gland
You have diabetes mellitus

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine works by an action of relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines for fungal infections
Ritonavir
Beta-blockers like Atenolol
Diuretics medicines
Other medicines used for the treatment of breathing problems such as Theophylline or Steroids

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Salmeterol when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Dietary Restrictions

No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking Salmeterol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose symptoms may include feeling shaky or dizziness. You may also lead to cause headaches, muscle weakness and aching joints. Seek emergency medical attention immediately if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose if you have missed the dose; take the next dose as soon as you remember.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it or to milk proteins. Share the list of medications you are using with your doctor and discuss your present medical conditions before taking medicine.

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