How should you take Salmeterol xinafoate?
Serevent is not for the treatment of seriously worsening asthma, and should not be started if your asthma is deteriorating. If you are taking inhaled or oral steroid medications for your asthma, continue using them along with Serevent. This drug does not replace them. A safety study found that one of the ingredients in Serevent, salmeterol, may be associated with rare cases of serious asthma attacks or asthma-related death. If you’re concerned, talk with the doctor about your options. Do not, however, stop using Serevent without first consulting your doctor. Very rarely, Serevent has triggered allergic reactions in people with severe milk allergy. If you develop an allergic reaction (throat irritation, choking, hives, face and throat swelling, rash, and wheezing) after using Serevent, call your doctor immediately. Likewise, if symptoms of asthma or chronic lung disease get worse after inhaling Serevent, stop using it, take a short-acting bronchodilator, and check with your doctor at on
