What You Need To Know About Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
What is Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) used for?
Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) is a combination medication containing Fluticasone and Salmeterol. It is used to treat Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
How Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) works
Flucatisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the immune system’s inflammatory response. This helps reduce mucus production, swelling, and irritation in the airways, making it easier to breathe and reducing the risk of asthma attacks or COPD exacerbations.
Salmeterol is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) that helps relax and open the constricted airways, relieving symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
Both active ingredients in Advair are inhaled directly into the lungs using one of two methods:
- A dry-powder inhaler (DPI) device or Diskus where patients directly inhale a medicated powder into their lungs.
- An HFA inhaler pump. The Advair HFA is an inhaler that uses an aerosol to push the medicine into your lungs through your airways. ‘HFA’ is short for hydrofluoroalkane. HFA is environmentally safe and is also safe for patients. It is used widely in albuterol inhalers too.
This allows the medication to act locally in the respiratory tract and airways while minimizing systemic absorption and side effects throughout the body.
When used regularly, the Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) inhaler helps improve lung function, reduces the number of asthma/COPD attacks, and lowers the use of rescue inhalers in patients with asthma and COPD.
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Common Side Effects of Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
As with any medication, Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) can cause side effects in some individuals. If you experience any persistent or severe side effects while using an Advair inhaler or Diskus, it's essential to consult your healthcare provider for further evaluation and guidance.
Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Throat irritation/hoarseness
- Muscle pain
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Ear, nose, and throat infections
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Mouth and throat candidiasis (thrush)
How to Take Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
Whether you are using the Advair HFA Inhaler or Advair Diskus, there are detailed instructions on how to properly use this medication. Keep in mind that incorrect usage can reduce the amount of medication that reaches the lungs. To prevent this problem, patients should use their Advair inhaler as prescribed without missing doses.
Ensure you understand your Advair Diskus or Advair inhaler prescription and the recommended dosage. Your healthcare provider will prescribe the appropriate strength of Advair based on your condition and individual needs.
Advair HFA Inhaler
- Shake the Advair inhaler well before each use to ensure the medication is mixed correctly.
- Remove the cap from the mouthpiece and ensure it is clean and free from obstructions.
- Exhale gently to empty your lungs before using the inhaler. This helps ensure you can inhale the medication deeply into your lungs.
- Hold the Advair inhaler upright, with the mouthpiece facing you and the base resting on your thumb.
- Place the mouthpiece between your lips and form a tight seal around it with your mouth.
- Begin to breathe in slowly and deeply through your mouth. As you inhale, press down firmly on the dose-release button to release the medication.
- Continue to inhale steadily and deeply until your lungs are full.
- After inhaling the medication, remove the inhaler from your mouth and hold your breath for about 5 to 10 seconds to allow the medication to reach deep into your lungs.
Advair Diskus
- Open the device.
- Slide the dose lever until the device clicks.
- Before placing the Diskus in your mouth, aim your mouth away from the device and exhale completely.
- Put the device in your mouth and close your lips tightly around the device.
- Breathe in quickly and deeply.
- Hold that breath for 10 seconds.
- Exhale.
- When you have finished using your Advair Inhaler or Advair Diskus rinse your mouth with water after using Advair to help prevent the risk of developing oral thrush (yeast infection in the mouth).
- To keep the mouthpiece free from residue, wipe it with a clean, dry tissue or cloth after each use.
It's important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions and the dosage schedule provided with your Advair inhaler prescription. Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by your healthcare provider.
Medication Alternatives to Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol)
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol, Fluticasone/Formoterol)
Dulera (Mometasone/Formoterol)
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Next Steps
Follow these three simple steps to get your Advair prescription refill:
Can You Refill Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) Prescription Online?
At PonteVita Rx, we understand the importance of consistent access to your Advair Diskus or Advair inhaler prescription to manage your respiratory health effectively. To facilitate a seamless Advair inhaler prescription refill process, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Maintain open communication with your primary healthcare provider and lung specialist regarding your respiratory health and medication requirements.
- Be safely established on Advair HFA Inhaler or Advair Diskus.
- Schedule follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider as your health requires it for physicals, blood tests, screening exams, etc.
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Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) FAQs
No, Advair should not be used as a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks or COPD exacerbations. It is a maintenance medication intended for daily use to prevent symptoms. Patients should have a separate quick-relief inhaler (e.g., albuterol) for sudden symptom relief.
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