Serevent

NHS Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Irsalan Ahmed (MPharm) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Serevent contains a long-acting bronchodilator called Salmeterol, which helps to relax and expand airways in asthma/COPD patients'.

If you think Serevent is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Serevent is an anti-asthma medication. It is used to prevent asthma attacks and COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease among patients, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Serevent also known as Salmeterol belongs to medicines known as long-acting ‘Bronchodilators.’ It is meant to treat asthma and other respiratory problems. It works by making breathing easier through opening the airways in the lungs.

Serevent Diskus is used by adults and children four years old and older who are using corticosteroids in treating asthma.

Serevent is useful for people who have asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, tightening of airways, and more. It effectively affords quick relief to patients as it helps open the airways in the lungs, thus making breathing easier for those who have asthma attacks. It is also used in treating patients with COPD.

Patients who have used Serevent Diskus experience relief in terms of breathing as it gets rid of asthma attack symptoms as coughing, chest tightening, wheezing, and even the constriction of the breathing airways. The fast acting relief is a major help for sufferers of COPD and asthma.

Serevent can heighten the incidence of asthma related deaths. So, it is important you follow the right dosing and never use it for longer than prescribed by your physician. Check the product information leaflet to know more about its proper use. Inform your doctor should your symptoms fail to improve after one week of treatment with Serevent.

Follow all patient instructions for safe use. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment. Do not use Serevent for asthma attacks that are existing, it will not work effectively. Use the medication as fast-acting asthma inhalation drug instead.

Asthma attacks are often treated with other various drugs. If you use this medication to treat your asthma, you may use it with other asthma medicine prescribed by your doctor.

Serevent Diskus anti-asthma medication comes in powder form and inhaled through the use of an inhaler device that’s loaded with blister packaging that has the metered dose of the medication. Patients can use the medicine regularly for best results. Make sure you have your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine. Make sure you store Serevent at about 30 degrees celcius and away from direct heat, sunlight, or moisture.

Do not stop using this medication without first asking your medical healthcare practitioner. Your asthma can get worse if you immediately stop using it. Use your inhaler as advised by your doctor.  Ask your doctor if your condition is not improving or when it fails to prevent an attack. Never attempt to change your dosage or medication without prior doctor’s advice. Also, when you are using a steroid medication, don’t abruptly stop using it or you may have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Consult your doctor about your usage and if you wish to stop using the medication entirely.

Immediately seek medical help if you think your medication is not working well for you. An increased need for higher dose of medication can be a telltale sign of a serious asthma ailment.

Serevent dosage

For effective use of Serevent, the recommended dosage for children 4 years and older is one blister of 50 µg on the Diskus or inhaler two times a day. The medication should not be used to treat very acute symptoms of asthma attack. For immediate relief, you can use fast-acting medicines that work fast such as fenoterol, terbutaline, and salbutamol. Inquire with your pharmacist to know the right way to administer Serevent.

There are several factors that can affect the dosage of medication the person will require. It can vary on one’s medical condition, body weight, and other medications taken. If your physician has suggested a particular dose from the ones mentioned here, do not change the way you use your medication without checking with your prescriber.

It is crucial to take Serevent on a regular basis as recommended by your physician. Never stop taking any of your regular medications unless told so by a healthcare professional. If you happen to miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time to take the next dose, take the regular one, and skip the forgotten dose altogether. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the lost one. There is no necessity to do so, unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Seek immediate medical assistance if you have any of the following signs of allergy after taking Serevent such as:

• Hives
• Swollen Face
• Swollen Lips
• Swollen Tongue
• Swollen Throat
• Difficulty Breathing

Not all users are able to experience these common side effects while using Serevent Disk.

The most common side effects of Serevent Diskus are:

• Flu-like Symptoms
• Headache
• Muscle Pains
• Cough
• Throat Irritation
• Runny Nose

This list of side effects is not exclusive, and there are some other side effects that can occur. When it happens, contact your doctor immediately.

Contact your doctor immediately if you have:

• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Tremors
• Sleeping Problems (Insomnia)
• Worsening Asthma
• Breathing Problems
• Chest Pains
• Irregular Heartbeats
• Fainting
• Dizzy
• Nausea
• Seizures or Convulsions
• Frequent Urination
• Leg Discomfort
• Muscle Weakness
• Exhaustion
• High Blood Sugar
• Dry Mouth
• Dry Skin
• Blurred Vision
• Weight Loss
• Signs of Low Potassium

As mentioned, do not use this medication to treat your asthma attack that has already begun as it will not be useful. Serevent can result to asthma related deaths. Be sure to use only the right amount of dosage for this medication, and never use it for a prolonged period. Follow the instructions provided in the product information leaflet. Ask your doctor about other health risks and benefits using Serevent.

If you use this medication for treating asthma, you must use it together with another asthma medication. Ask for further medical help if you think your medication is not working effectively for your medical condition.

Never use a second type of Serevent or other similar bronchodilator such as Perforomist, Brovana, and Symbicort, unless advised by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you think your asthma medicine is not working as usual. A further need for a new medication can be an indication of a rather serious asthma attack.

Do not use Serevent Diskus if you have allergy to Salmeterol, Milk Proteins, and other ingredients found on the drug. Check the product information leaflet to know more about the components of the medication.

To make sure the anti-asthma medication is safe for use by you, inform your doctor if you have:

• Heart Ailment
• High Blood Pressure
• Food Allergy
• Allergy To Medicines
• Epilepsy
• Seizures
• Diabetes
• Thyroid Problem
• Live Disease
• Kidney Disease

Pregnancy

There is no medical study pointing to whether this medication can harm an unborn child. Consult your doctor is you are pregnant or you plan to be pregnant while under this drug treatment.

You can safely buy Serevent online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a pharmacist independent prescriber before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Serevent is the right medication for your medical condition.