Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation Powder
- Strengths
- 100mcg + 50mcg · 250mcg + 50mcg · 500mcg + 50mcg
Advair Diskus is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Advair Diskus depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Advair Diskus details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- fluticasone, salmeterol
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid, Long-Acting Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist (LABA) Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Inhaled Bronchodilator and Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- status asthmaticus; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; throat irritation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; upper respiratory tract infection; bronchospasm
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation Powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Ritonavir; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients four years and older.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
Mechanism of action
Fluticasone reduces lung airway inflammation, while salmeterol provides long-acting bronchodilation by relaxing smooth muscle.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefits outweigh fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Advair Diskus names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.