Advair diskus

What is ADVAIR DISKUS ?

ADVAIR DISKUS is a combination product containing a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist. ADVAIR DISKUS combines an inhaled corticosteroid medicine, fluticasone propionate (the same medicine found in FLOVENT®), and a LABA medicine, salmeterol (the same medicine found in SEREVENT®).

What are the uses of this medicine?

This medicine can be used for: • Maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 4 years of age and older. • Maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Who Should Not Use ADVAIR DISKUS ?

• Not indicated for patients whose asthma can be managed by inhaled corticosteroids with occasional use of inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists.
• Not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

How should this medicine be used?

• ADVAIR DISKUS should be administered twice daily every day by the orally inhaled route only.
• After inhalation, the patient should rinse the mouth with water without swallowing .
• More frequent administration or a higher number of inhalations (more than 1 inhalation twice daily) of the prescribed strength of ADVAIR DISKUS is not recommended as some patients are more likely to experience adverse effects with higher doses of salmeterol.
• Patients using ADVAIR DISKUS should not use additional LABAs for any reason.

What are the forms and brand name of this medicine?

DISKUS® device containing a combination of fluticasone propionate (100,250, or 500 mcg) and salmeterol (50 mcg) as an oral inhalation powder. This medicine is available under brand namesː

• Advair® Diskus
• Advair® HFA
• AirDuo® Respiclick

What side effects can this medication cause?

Common side effects of ADVAIR DISKUS include:

Asthma:

• upper respiratory tract infection
• throat irritation
• hoarseness and voice changes
• thrush in the mouth and throat
• bronchitis
• cough
• headache
• nausea and vomiting
• In children with asthma, infections in the ear, nose, and throat are common.

COPD:

• thrush in the mouth and throat
• throat irritation
• hoarseness and voice changes
• viral respiratory infections
• headache
• muscle and bone pain

What are contraindication of this medicine?

The use of ADVAIR DISKUS is contraindicated in the following conditions:

• Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma or COPD where intensive measures are required
• Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins

What to do in case of emergency/overdose?

• No human overdosage data has been reported for ADVAIR DISKUS.

Can this medicine used in pregnency?

• ADVAIR DISKUS should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
• There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with ADVAIR DISKUS in pregnant women.
• Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C.

Can this medicine is used for Pediatrics?

• Use of ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 in patients aged 4 to 11 years is supported by extrapolation of efficacy data from older patients and by safety and efficacy data from a study of ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 in children with asthma aged 4 to 11 years.
• The safety and effectiveness of ADVAIR DISKUS in children with asthma less than 4 years of age have not been established.

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

• Store ADVAIR DISKUS at room temperature between 68° to 77° F (20° to 25° C). Keep in a dry place away from heat and sunlight.
• Safely discard ADVAIR DISKUS 1 month after you remove it from the foil pouch, or after the dose indicator reads “0”, whichever comes first.
• Keep ADVAIR DISKUS and all medicines out of the reach of children.

• Dailymed label info on Advair diskus
• FDA Advair diskus

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