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Serevent Diskus & Inhaler
| Serevent Inhaler Salmeterol (Salmeterol Xinafoate) | ||||||
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| Salmeterol Inhaler (Generic) Salmeterol (Salmeterol Xinafoate) | ||||||
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General Medication Fact Sheet for Serevent Diskus & Inhaler
| Field | Information |
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| Medication Name | Serevent Diskus & Inhaler |
| Generic Name | Salmeterol Xinafoate |
| Boxed/Label Warning | Increased risk of asthma-related death. Should only be used in patients not controlled on asthma controller medications (e.g., inhaled corticosteroids). |
| Purpose | Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) used to prevent bronchospasm in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
| Mechanism of Action | Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by stimulating beta2-adrenergic receptors |
| Dosage Forms | Inhalation powder (Diskus), Metered-dose inhaler |
| Available Strengths | Diskus: 50 mcg/blister; Inhaler: 25 mcg/actuation |
| Dosage Frequency | Twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart |
| Common Side Effects | Headache, throat irritation, cough, muscle cramps, palpitations |
| Serious Side Effects | Paradoxical bronchospasm, increased heart rate, chest pain, high blood sugar, decreased potassium |
| Drug Interactions | Beta-blockers, diuretics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressants, other beta-agonists |
| Important Notes | Not for acute asthma symptoms; use a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) for rescue. Rinse mouth after inhalation. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the Diskus dry and do not wash it. |
| Missed Dose | Take as soon as you remember, but do not double the next dose. |
| Alternatives | Formoterol, Arformoterol, Olodaterol, Vilanterol |
Serevent Diskus & Inhaler Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
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| Formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist) | Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist | Similar to salmeterol, provides long-term bronchodilation. |
| Arformoterol (Brovana) | Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist | R-isomer of formoterol, also used for COPD. |
| Olodaterol (Striverdi Respimat) | Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist | Used for long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in COPD. |
| Vilanterol (in combination products like Breo Ellipta) | Long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist | Often combined with an inhaled corticosteroid; used for asthma and COPD. |
Serevent Diskus & Inhaler Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
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| Headache | Paradoxical bronchospasm |
| Throat irritation | Increased heart rate |
| Cough | Chest pain |
| Muscle cramps | High blood sugar |
| Palpitations | Decreased potassium |
Serevent Diskus & Inhaler Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
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| Asthma | Diskus: 1 inhalation (50 mcg) twice daily; Inhaler: 2 inhalations (25 mcg per inhalation) twice daily | Same as starting dose | Use approximately 12 hours apart. Not for acute symptoms. |
| COPD | Diskus: 1 inhalation (50 mcg) twice daily; Inhaler: 2 inhalations (25 mcg per inhalation) twice daily | Same as starting dose | Use approximately 12 hours apart. |
Serevent Diskus & Inhaler Price With And Without Insurance
| Purchase Context | Estimated Price |
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| With Insurance | $35 |
| Without Insurance (U.S.) | $500 |
| From CPS | $82 |
