Serevent Drug Information

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Serevent is a prescription drug that is used for treating airway spasms due to asthma or COPD. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at Serevent uses, side effects, strengths, and general dosing guidelines.

Serevent side effects can include a cough, a sore throat, and nasal congestion. This eMedTV page lists both common and rare side effects of Serevent and also describes serious problems to report to your healthcare provider right away (such as anxiety).

Serevent treats asthma and other similar lung problems in adults and children at least four years old. As this eMedTV page explains, Serevent can't be used instead of a rescue asthma medication. There are no universally accepted off-label Serevent uses.

This eMedTV page explains that for those who are using Serevent on a regular basis to treat asthma or COPD, the suggested dose is one inhalation twice daily. This page also covers Serevent dosage for the prevention of exercise-induced asthma attacks.

Beta blockers, MAOIs, and digoxin are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with Serevent. This eMedTV page describes how Serevent drug interactions can cause low potassium levels or an irregular heart rhythm, among other problems.

Serevent is a long-acting medicine and cannot replace fast-acting rescue inhalers. This eMedTV Web page offers more Serevent warnings and precautions (such as potential drug interactions and the safety of taking Serevent while nursing or pregnant).

Using Serevent during pregnancy may potentially cause birth defects to the fetus. This eMedTV page explains that if you're taking Serevent and pregnancy occurs (or you're thinking of becoming pregnant), you should let your healthcare provider know.

As this eMedTV article explains, it is generally thought that Serevent is safe to use while breastfeeding. This article explains that if you are taking Serevent and breastfeeding, you should watch for any side effects in your child.

If you take too much Serevent, you may experience chest pain, nausea, or fatigue. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible symptoms of a Serevent overdose, as well as some treatment options for an overdose on Serevent (such as fluids through an IV).

There won't be a generic Serevent drug until at least August 2008. This eMedTV page lists circumstances that could push this date past 2008 (like lawsuits) and explains that salmeterol is Serevent's active ingredient, not a generic version of the drug.