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from eMedTV.comWere you looking for information about Serevent? Seravent is a common misspelling of Serevent.
Serevent® (salmeterol xinafoate) is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of airway spasms caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While the medication cannot be used to treat or cure asthma, it can be taken to help prevent asthma attacks. Serevent comes in the form of an inhalation powder and is generally taken twice a day.
Side effects of Serevent can include headaches, bronchitis, nasal or sinus congestion, and a sore throat. A few of the conditions that you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take Serevent include high blood pressure (hypertension), a fast heart rate (tachycardia), an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), and seizures or epilepsy.
(Click Serevent for more information on how Serevent works, when and how to take the medication, and important precautions and warnings to be aware of before starting the drug. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD