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Salmeter 120 Inhaler, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Inhaler. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma. Salmeter 120 Inhaler also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Salmeter 120 Inhaler. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Salmeter 120 Inhaler also has some side effects, the most common being Shortness of Breath. While these are the most often observed Salmeter 120 Inhaler side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Salmeter 120 Inhaler are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Salmeter 120 Inhaler is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Salmeter 120 Inhaler's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Salmeter 120 Inhaler contraindications section.
Besides this, Salmeter 120 Inhaler may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Salmeter 120 Inhaler is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Salmeter 120 Inhaler 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 120 Inhaler 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 120 Inhaler 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 120 Inhaler on the Kidneys?
Salmeter rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Salmeter 120 Inhaler 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 120 Inhaler 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 120 Inhaler 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 120 Inhaler unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salmeter 120 Inhaler habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Salmeter 120 Inhaler.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Salmeter 120 Inhaler since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Salmeter 120 Inhaler only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salmeter 120 Inhaler is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salmeter 120 Inhaler
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Salmeter 120 Inhaler, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salmeter 120 Inhaler
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Salmeter 120 Inhaler with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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