Serevent

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 once.

Although such effects are rare, Serevent can cause an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Use this medication carefully if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or an irregular heartbeat. Caution is also advised if you have a seizure disorder or an overactive thyroid.

Serevent aerosol inhaler can be given to children 12 years of age and older. The Diskus inhalation powder can be given to children 4 and older.

Do not stop Serevent therapy without a doctor's guidance. Your symptoms could worsen without the medication.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Serevent

If Serevent is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either drug could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Serevent with the following:

• Other asthma medication such as albuterol
• Blood pressure medications known as beta-blockers, including propranolol and metoprolol
• MAO inhibitors
• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Water pills (diuretics) such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Serevent has not been adequately tested in pregnant women and is recommended only if its benefits clearly outweigh potential risks. Check with your doctor immediately if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Serevent's effects during breastfeeding are also unknown. You and your doctor should decide whether to discontinue nursing or give up Serevent.

Recommended dosage for Serevent

SEREVENT AEROSOL INHALER

Asthma and Chronic Pulmonary Disease