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Serevent |
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- Description - |
Serevent relaxes the muscles in the walls of the bronchial tubes,allowing the passagewaysto expand and carry more air. Taken regularly (twice a day), thedrugis used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease(COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. A relativelylong-acting medication, it is recommended only for the type ofasthmapatient who needs shorter-actingbronchodilators such as Alupent and Ventolin on a frequent, regularbasis.
Serevent is available in an aerosol inhaler and as SereventDiskus inhalation powder.Both forms of Serevent can be used with or without inhaled or oralsteroid therapy. |
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Asthma,back pain,bronchitis,chest congestion,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,headache,nasal inflammation,pallor,respiratory tract infection,sinus headache,sinus infection,sinus problems,sore throat,stomachache,tremor |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Airway-opening medications such as Alupent, Proventil, andVentolin
Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers,including Inderal, Lopressor, andTenormin
MAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Marplan, Nardil, andParnate
Tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil and Tofranil
Water pills (diuretics) such as furosemide (Lasix) andhydrochlorothiazide(HydroDIURIL)
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- Manufacturer - |
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GlaxoSmithKline |
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5 Moore Drive |
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P O Box 13398 |
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Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 |
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USA |
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