Salmeterol and respiratory failure Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Salmeterol Side Effects Report #4891187-5
Salmeterol side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Oct 10, 2005. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Salmeterol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diverticular perforation, respiratory failure. Salmeterol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Salmeterol Side Effects Report #4956711-2
Salmeterol side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Oct 10, 2005. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Salmeterol. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , diverticular perforation, intestinal perforation, peritonitis, respiratory failure. Salmeterol dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.