Salmeter 120mg Inhaler
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Product introduction
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler is used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lung is blocked. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler is used to prevent breathing problems due to asthma
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler is used to prevent breathing problems due to asthma
Uses of Salmeter Inhaler
Benefits of Salmeter Inhaler
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Salmeter Inhaler
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Salmeter
- Tremors
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Palpitations
- Muscle cramp
How to use Salmeter Inhaler
Check the label for directions before use. Shake the inhaler. While you are breathing in from mouth, press down on the inhaler one time to release the medication and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Repeat until you have inhaled the number of puffs as suggested by the doctor.Afterwards, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and spit it out.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Salmeter 120mg Inhaler. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take the first dose of this medicine under medical supervision as it may cause wheezing or tightening of the airways (bronchospasm) immediately after using.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzyl Alcohols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Long acting β2-agonists
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Salmeter 120mg Inhaler a steroid inhaler/ a bronchodilator/ beta blocker?
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler belongs to a class of medications called long-acting beta agonists (LABAs). It works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. It is not a steroid; however it is available in combination with steroids as an inhaler. It is not a beta blocker
How quickly does Salmeter 120mg Inhaler work?
Salmeter 120mg Inhaler will not work quickly enough to relieve an asthma attack that has already started; it is used for prevention of asthma attack. Your doctor may prescribe another inhaler (a shorter-acting bronchodilator), if you get an attack
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Marketer details
Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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