Generic name: fluticasone inhalation [ floo-TIK-a-zone ]
Brand names: Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA, Flovent, Flovent Rotadisk,
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Dosage forms: inhalation aerosol (CFC free 110 mcg/inh; CFC free 220 mcg/inh; CFC free 44 mcg/inh); inhalation powder (100 mcg/inh; 113 mcg/inh; 232 mcg/inh; 250 mcg/inh; 50 mcg/inh; 55 mcg/inh; furoate 100 mcg; furoate 200 mcg; furoate 50 mcg)
Drug class:Inhaled corticosteroids
What is fluticasone inhalation?
Fluticasone inhalation is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. Fluticasone inhalation 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
Fluticasone inhalation 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 powd
