Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes the airways for up to 12 hours. On Khasmart it is found in inhalers combined with the steroid fluticasone.

What Salmeterol Is Used For

Long-term control of asthma together with an inhaled steroid
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Prevention of night-time asthma symptoms

Common Side Effects

Tremor or shakiness
Headache
Fast heartbeat
Hoarse voice or oral thrush with combination inhalers
Muscle cramps

Precautions

Salmeterol is not a reliever inhaler and should not be used for sudden asthma attacks; keep your fast-acting reliever with you. In asthma it should always be used with an inhaled steroid. Rinse your mouth after using combination inhalers, and see your doctor if you need your reliever more often than usual.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.