Serevent
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced + 1 more
Treatment
7 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Serevent
Treatment for
Asthma
What is Serevent
Salmeterol
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Salmeterol is an asthma and COPD medication that works by activating the beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs. It has a longer duration of action than other medications used to treat asthma and COPD, like salbutamol. The structure of salmeterol is similar to salbutamol, but with a different substitution on the amine. Salmeterol was approved by the FDA in 1994.
Serevent Diskus
is the brand name
Serevent Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Serevent Diskus
Salmeterol
1997
77
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Salmeterol, otherwise called Serevent Diskus, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Asthma, Exercise-Induced and Asthma .
Asthma, Exercise-Induced
Asthma
Used to treat Asthma in combination with Fluticasone propionate
Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm
prophylaxis of Exercise-induced bronchospasm
Asthma
Used to treat Asthma in combination with Fluticasone propionate
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Helps manage Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced
Effectiveness
How Serevent Affects Patients
Salmeterol is an inhaled drug that works to relax the airways in the lungs, helping to make breathing easier. This drug is longer lasting than other similar drugs, however patients should be warned of potential risks such as low potassium levels or low blood sugar, and should not take it with another long-acting beta agonist.
How Serevent works in the body
Salmeterol is believed to relax the airways, allowing more air to flow through and causing bronchodilation. It does this by binding to two sites on the beta-2 adrenoceptor. The active site binds the saligenin moiety, while the exo-site binds the hydrophilic tail of salmeterol. This allows the drug to remain in the active site for a long time, making its effects last longer. It is also thought that Salmeterol diffuses into the cells' lipid layers, providing a reservoir of the drug for a longer period of time.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed measure of Serevent is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced. The dosage diverges, as per the administration technique shown in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced
, 0.05 mg, 0.021 mg, 0.014 mg, 0.05 mg/pump actuation, 0.014 mg/pump actuation, 0.025 mg/pump actuation, 0.01275 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation)
Asthma, Exercise-Induced
, 0.05 mg, 0.021 mg, 0.014 mg, 0.05 mg/pump actuation, 0.014 mg/pump actuation, 0.025 mg/pump actuation, 0.01275 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation)
Asthma
, 0.05 mg, 0.021 mg, 0.014 mg, 0.05 mg/pump actuation, 0.014 mg/pump actuation, 0.025 mg/pump actuation, 0.01275 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 0.05 mg, 0.021 mg, 0.014 mg, 0.05 mg/pump actuation, 0.014 mg/pump actuation, 0.025 mg/pump actuation, 0.01275 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Powder, metered - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, Aerosol - Respiratory (inhalation)
Warnings
Serevent Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Status Asthmaticus
Do Not Combine
Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
Do Not Combine
Not being treated with an inhaled corticosteroid
Do Not Combine
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Salmeterol may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Serevent.
Common Serevent Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
(R)-warfarin
Major
The metabolism of (R)-warfarin can be decreased when combined with Salmeterol.
(S)-Warfarin
Major
The metabolism of (S)-Warfarin can be decreased when combined with Salmeterol.
Almotriptan
Major
The metabolism of Almotriptan can be decreased when combined with Salmeterol.
Aminophenazone
Major
The metabolism of Aminophenazone can be decreased when combined with Salmeterol.
Amitriptyline
Major
The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Salmeterol.
Serevent Toxicity & Overdose Risk
People who overdose on salmeterol may experience an acidic bloodstream, high lactic acid levels, and symptoms such as anxiety, rapid heartbeat, depression of the heart's electrical activity, low potassium, low phosphate, seizures, high or low blood pressure, headache, trembling, muscle cramps, dry mouth, nausea, fatigue, general discomfort, insomnia, and high blood sugar. Treatment may include fluids, potassium supplements, a heart-selective beta blocker, and monitoring of the heart. The exact toxic dose of salmeterol is unknown.
Serevent Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Serevent?
At present, 244 active trials are assessing the utility of Serevent in providing relief from Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm, Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced Dyspnea and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Asthma
92 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
77 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Bronchospasm, Exercise-Induced
0 Actively Recruiting
Asthma, Exercise-Induced
0 Actively Recruiting
Serevent Reviews: What are patients saying about Serevent?
5
Patient Review
11/19/2007
Serevent for Asthma
5
Patient Review
6/27/2010
Serevent for Asthma
5
Patient Review
6/30/2011
Serevent for Asthma
5
Patient Review
10/8/2007
Serevent for Asthma
5
Patient Review
11/6/2007
Serevent for Asthma
4.3
Patient Review
10/27/2007
Serevent for Asthma
3.7
Patient Review
3/10/2009
Serevent for Asthma
3.3
Patient Review
6/15/2009
Serevent for Asthma
3
Patient Review
3/14/2010
Serevent for Asthma
2.3
Patient Review
9/2/2009
Serevent for Asthma
Patient Q&A Section about serevent
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Serevent the same as Advair?
"ADVAIR contains the same medicine, salmeterol, as is found in SEREVENT DISKUS. LABA medicines, of which salmeterol is one, when used alone increase the risk of hospitalizations and death from asthma problems."
Answered by AI
Is Serevent a steroid?
"Serevent Diskus (salmeterol) is not a steroid. It belongs to the drug class called long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), which works by relaxing the muscles that allow air into your lungs. There is no need to rinse your mouth after using it."
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What kind of inhaler is Serevent?
"The doctor prescribed me Serevent Inhaler CFC-Free to help with my asthma. The medicine is a bronchodilator which helps to keep the airways in my lungs open. This relieves the symptoms of asthma and makes it easier for me to breathe."
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