Flovent Diskus
Generic name:fluticasone inhalation [ floo-TIK-a-zone ]
Brand names: Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids
What is Flovent Diskus?
Flovent Diskus is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This medicine is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth.
Flovent brands of fluticasone inhalation may be used in children as young as 4 years old. Arnuity Ellipta should not be used in children younger than 5 years old, and ArmonAir should not be used in anyone younger than 12 years old.
Fluticasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Flovent Diskus 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 inhalation powder if you are allergic to milk proteins.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Flovent Diskus if you are allergic to fluticasone. Do not use the inhalation powder (ArmonAir RespiClick, Arnuity Ellipta or Flovent Diskus) if you are allergic to milk proteins.
Do not use Flovent Diskus to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
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);
herpes infection of the eyes;
low bone mineral density; or
a weak immune system.
Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor about your risk.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether fluticasone will harm an unborn baby. However, having untreated or uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may cause complications such as low bir...
