Flovent

Generic name:fluticasone inhalation [ floo-TIK-a-zone ]
Brand names: Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Apr 28, 2022.

What is Flovent?

Flovent is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Flovent is used to prevent asthma attacks. This medicine will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

Flovent is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth. This medicine is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

Warnings

Flovent is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.

You should not use the Flovent inhalation powder if you are allergic to milk proteins.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Flovent if you are allergic to fluticasone. Do not use Flovent Diskus) if you are allergic to milk proteins.

Do not use this medicine to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• any type of infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal);

• glaucoma or cataracts;

• an infection caused by parasites (such as giardia, malaria, leishmaniasis, hookworm, pinworm, toxoplasmosis, and many others);

• tuberculosis;

• herpes infection of the eyes;

• liver disease;

• low bone mineral density; or

• a weak immune system.

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