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.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Advair Diskus on your behalf.
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
- 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.