Summary: In this episode, I cover salmeterol (Serevent) pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions and special warnings with this medication. <br> <br> <br> <br> Salmeterol is a long acting beta agonist that can be used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids for management of asthma.<br> <br> <br> <br> Salmeterol can be used as monotherapy in COPD and should not be used as monotherapy in asthma.<br> <br> <br> <br> Elevations in pulse and blood pressure can happen with a beta agonist like salmeterol.
