Salmeterol
Synonyms / Brand Names: Serevent, Salmeterolum, Aeromax, Arial, Astmerole, Fujimycin, Salmetedur
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
Salmeterol should be administered by the orally inhaled route only. The action of salmetrol may last up to 12 hours or longer. The recommended dosage (2 inhalations twice daily, morning and evening) should not be exceeded.
It is recommended to “test spray” salmetrol into the air 4 times before using for the first time and in cases where the aerosol has not been used for a prolonged period of time (i.e., more than 4 weeks).
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Publication Resources
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Trial Resources
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
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Media Resources
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Patient Resources
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International Resources
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FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Salmeterol
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Salmeterol
Review Articles on Salmeterol
Articles on Salmeterol in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Salmeterol
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Salmeterol at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Salmeterol
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Salmeterol
Cochrane Collaboration on Salmeterol
Cost Effectiveness of Salmeterol
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Salmeterol
Images of Salmeterol
Podcasts & MP3s on Salmeterol
Videos on Salmeterol
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Patient Resources
Patient Resources on Salmeterol
Discussion Groups on Salmeterol
Patient Handouts on Salmeterol
Blogs on Salmeterol
Salmeterol in the News
Salmeterol in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Salmeterol en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.