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Salmeter is a prescription medicine that is available as a Inhaler. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma. Other than this, Salmeter has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Salmeter depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Salmeter include Shortness of Breath. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Salmeter can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Salmeter are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Salmeter's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Salmeter has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Salmeter related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Salmeter are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Salmeter may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Salmeter is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Salmeter is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Salmeter safe for pregnant women?
Salmeter may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Salmeter again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Salmeter safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Salmeter. If you see any side effects, stop taking Salmeter immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Salmeter again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Salmeter on the Kidneys?
Salmeter rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Salmeter on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Salmeter. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Salmeter on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Salmeter. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Salmeter should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salmeter unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salmeter habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Salmeter.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Salmeter since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Salmeter only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salmeter is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salmeter
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Salmeter, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salmeter
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salmeter with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223-224
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1122-1123