Serevent Diskus
Serevent Diskus helps open up the small airways in your lungs for at least 12 hours, making breathing easier, and is used for long-term treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) alongside other medications.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 4 years old, the usual dose is one inhalation (50 micrograms) twice a day. Your doctor might tell you to take two inhalations (2 x 50 micrograms) twice a day.
Method
Inhale the medicine through your mouth using the Diskus device. Breathe out completely, then place the Diskus mouthpiece between your lips, sealing them tightly. Breathe in steadily and deeply through your mouth, not your nose. Remove the Diskus, hold your breath for about 10 seconds or as long as you can, then breathe out slowly.
Do not use Serevent Diskus more than two times a day, with a maximum total of 200 micrograms (four inhalations) daily if prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
- •headache
- •tremors (shaking)
- •palpitations (fast heartbeat)
- •muscle cramps
- •skin rash
- •nervousness
- •fast heart rate
- •low blood potassium
- •sleep problems
- •dizziness
- •high blood sugar
- •irregular heartbeat
- •irritated mouth or throat
- •sore throat
- •wheezing (worsening breathing right after use)
- •nausea
- •joint pain
- •chest pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to salmeterol, lactose, or milk protein.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, low potassium levels, or diabetes.
- If your breathing gets worse or you start wheezing right after using this medicine, stop using it immediately and contact a doctor.
- Continue using the medicine, but contact your doctor soon if your asthma symptoms get worse or you experience more wheezing.
- Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking, especially antifungals (like ketoconazole) or blood pressure medicines (beta-blockers), as they can affect how Serevent works.
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- Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults. Potentiates sympathomimetic effects. May cause hypokalaemia. (updated 15.5.2023)