Generic name:fluticasone and salmeterol [ floo-TIK-a-sone, sal-ME-te-rol ]
Brand names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClick
Drug class:Bronchodilator combinations
What is Advair?
Advair contains a combination of fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Advair inhalation is a combination medicine used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
Advair Diskus is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Advair HFA is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
Warnings
You should not use Advair if you are allergic to fluticasone, salmeterol, or milk proteins.
Advair is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat an asthma or bronchospasm attack.
Seek medical attention you have worsening breathing problems, or if you think your medications are not working as well.
Advair can lead to fungal infections of the mouth and throat. Rinsing your mouth with water after use can help prevent these infections. Advair is also associated with a higher risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD.
Before taking this medicine
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