Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Salmeter 200mg Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Salmeter 200mg Inhaler is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Do not inhale a double dose to make up for a missed one.Do not use salmeterol during an attack of asthma or COPD. Your doctor will prescribe a short-acting inhaler to use during attacks.Do not stop using salmeterol without talking to your doctor.If you suddenly stop using salmeterol, your symptoms may worsen.Do not take salmeterol, If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to salmeterol, Always activate and use the inhaler device in a level, horizontal position. Do not try to use a spacer device with salmeterol.To prepare the device for use, open the protective foil pouch and remove the inhaler device. Hold the device in one hand. Use the thumb of the opposite hand to push the thumb grip as far away from you as it will go. The mouthpiece will appear and snap into position.Hold the device in a level, flat position with the mouthpiece toward you. Use your thumb to slide the lever away from you as far as it will go. You should hear a click. The device is now ready for use.Do not close or tilt the device, play with the lever, or move the lever more than once. You may accidentally release or waste a dose. |
| Common Side Effect | Tremor, Headache, Restlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations, Muscle cramp. |
| How to Use | Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out. |
| Driving | It is not known whether Salmeter 200mg Inhaler alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. |
| Kidney | Salmeter 200mg Inhaler is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Salmeter 200mg Inhaler may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Salmeter 200mg Inhaler should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salmeter 200mg Inhaler may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Salmeter 200mg Inhaler is a long-acting bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and makes breathing easier. |
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