Serevent
Salmeterol inhaler for asthma and COPD. It is a long-acting bronchodilator for maintenance, not quick relief.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Salmeterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhaler
- Strengths
- 25mcg
This listing uses Serevent as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Serevent vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Serevent details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- salmeterol
- Therapeutic class
- Long-Acting Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist (LABA)
- Pharmacological class
- Bronchodilator
- Contraindications
- status asthmaticus; asthma therapy without a concurrent inhaled corticosteroid
- Minor side effects
- tremor; headache; cough
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; throat irritation; palpitations
- Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Beta Blockers; Diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over four years and adults.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Salmeterol inhaler for asthma and COPD. It is a long-acting bronchodilator for maintenance, not quick relief.
Mechanism of action
Stimulates beta-2 receptors for long-term bronchodilation, stabilising airway smooth muscle cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits exceed risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Serevent is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Salmeterol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.