A patient is prescribed salmeterol with dosage on a 4 to 6 hour schedule for treatment of exercise-induced asthma. What is the recommended dosing schedule of asthma experts regarding this drug?
A) 30 minutes before exercise to prevent dyspnea during exercise
B) Every 15 minutes during exercise to prevent dyspnea
C) As needed to treat or prevent dyspnea during exercise
D) Every 1 to 2 hours to treat or prevent dyspnea during exercise
A
Feedback:
Salmeterol (Serevent) adult and pediatric (12-year-old and older): two puffs every 12 hours; or two puffs 30 to 60 minutes before exercise. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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