ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) is prescribed by the Physicians for the patients who are suffering from Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) can prevent and relieve the conditions of asthma, wheezing, dyspnoea (Shortness of breath), Pulmonary bronchitis associated with chronic pulmonary disease with or with out emphysema and coughing. ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) contains Fluticasone, a steroidal anti-inflammatory preparation that inhibits the secretion of harmful inflammatory chemicals in the body and Salmeterol, a long-acting bronchodilator drug, prevents the air way constriction by relaxing the bronchial muscles and improves the breathing and lung functions.
Who should not take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)?
ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) is contraindicated in the patients with weak immune system (immunocompromised host), diabetes, osteoporosis or similar other bone disorders, tuberculosis, systemic infection, pneumonia, convulsive disorders, known liver diseases, hypertension with or without heart disease, Glaucoma and cataract, exposed to chicken pox or measles, serum potassium imbalance, Thyroid diseases, allergic to milk proteins and uncontrolled breathing problems. You should not take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol), if you are taking drugs like Long Acting Beta-adrenoreceptor agonists, other forms of Salmeterol, potassium losing diuretics, antifungal drugs like Ketoconazole and itraconazole, anti-retroviral drugs including anti-HIV drugs like Lopinavir and ritonavir, amiodarone, antibiotics like Clarithromycin, Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) and anti-depressive drugs, immunosuppressive drugs. If you are known allergic to ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) you must not take it without consulting the Physician. According to Food and Drug Association (FDA), ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) is classified as a Pregnancy Category – C drug and you should avoid ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) when you are pregnant, because it can harm the unborn foetus. If you are breast feeding your infant, you must consult your Physician before taking ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol). If you have smoking habit, you should not take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol), that can increase the side-effects of nicotine.
ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) Side Effects:
The serious and the common side effects of the ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) are the Oral thrush (oral candiadiasis), throat irritation, hoarseness or change in the voice, muscle and bone pain, severe or intermittent headache, respiratory infections including the viral origin, bronchospasm (tightness or difficult in breathing, arrthymia, tremors, tachycardia, nervousness, pain in the eye and the worsening of the vision, fever and chills, even worsening of the asthma symptoms, excess secretion of the sputum, stabbing chest pain of unknown cause, whitening or discoloration in the lips and the tongue, dry mouth, nausea or vomiting, stuffy nose, urticaria like skin reactions, cough and sore throat.
How should I take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)?
The recommended dosage for the ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) is twice daily inhalations. ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) can be administered alone or along with the Corticosteroid inhalations or oral corticosteroids, that is used for the synergistic effect with the ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) to get the beneficial results in the breathing problems. The following instruction should be followed to take the ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) – two inhalations a day (morning and Evening Schedule with approximately 12 hours gap): (1) Inhale ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Inhale ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) properly and hold the breath for at least 3 – 5 seconds. Do not inhale ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) before or after coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks immediately, that can aggravate the symptoms. After inhaling ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) you must wait at least 2 - 5 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water. Keep inhaling the inhaler of ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your asthma and Bronchitis or keep you from these symptoms, you have to take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) as often and in the way ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)) as prescribed. Increasing the dosage of ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) will not be useful in the severe asthma and it can lead to risk of asthma related death.
What is the important information I should know about ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)?
Inhale ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Shake the inhaler well before use.
It is important to rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth after using ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol).
To keep tracking the number of sprays you have used, do not use the ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) after 120 puffs of sprays.
ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden onset of symptoms.
ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) may not be useful after the onset of the severe asthmatic problems. In this case, call your Physician right away.
ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) can be taken with or without food.
For ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
If you are using steroidal medication already, do not stop abruptly, as it can cause withdrawal syndrome or other unpleasant side-effects.
It is important to take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not use similar inhaling medications, with out Physician’s advice, while you use ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol).
Do not stop taking ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your asthmatic symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
If your problem exists or worsens, do not take excess ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) medication. Consult your Physician right away.
Store ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) as per the instructions on the label. Do not keep in the car or any hot place.
Do not try to reuse the canister. Discard the whole device safely after use.
Do not throw the device in a burning flame.
Keep ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) away from children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)?
Take the missed dose of ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed puff-dose and take ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the puff- medication that can lead to the asthma related iatrogenic complications including death.
What happens if I overdose of ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)?
Seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)?
ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for ADVAIR (Fluticasone and Salmeterol) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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