Advair Diskus

Advair explained

Advair

Generic Name: fluticasone and salmeterol (floo TIK a sone, sal ME te rol)
Brand Names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA

What is Advair?

Advair contains fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Advair is used to prevent asthma attacks. Advair is also used prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Advair may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Advair

Do not use Advair to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Call your doctor right away if you feel that this medicine is not working as well as usual, or if it makes your condition worse. Salmeterol has been shown to increase the risk of asthma-related death. It is critical that you use only the prescribed dose of this medicine and follow all patient instructions for safe use of the medication.

Before using Advair

Do not use Advair if you are allergic to fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent) or salmeterol (Serevent), or if you are having an asthma attack. Salmeterol has been shown to increase the risk of asthma-related death. It is critical that you use only the prescribed dose of this medicine and follow all patient instructions for safe use of the medication.

Before using Advair, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications, or if you have:

a food or drug allergy; heart disease or high blood pressure; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; an infection of any kind; a weak immune system; diabetes; glaucoma; tuberculosis; osteoporosis; a thyroid disorder; or liver disease.

FDA pregnancy category C. Advair may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Advair without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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