pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus
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What is the most important information I should know about Advair inhalation?
• Advair will not stop an attack after it has started pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. It is used to preventasthma attacks from occurring pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine tokeep on hand to treat asthma attacks pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Do not use more of this medication than is prescribed for you pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Use Advair consistently, as directed, even when you are feeling better pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Improvement in your condition may occur within 30 minutes of using a dose, howeverit may be one week or more before the full benefit of this medication is achieved pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms do notimprove or if they get worse pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• It is very important that you use your Advair inhaler properly, so thatthe medicine gets into your lungs pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Do not use a spacer with this product pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Talkto your doctor about proper inhaler use pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than yourusual or more than the maximum amount of a short-acting asthma medication ina 24-hour period pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. An increased need for medication could be an early sign ofa serious asthma attack pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Do not use an inhaled, long-acting bronchodilator such as salmeterol(Serevent) or other inhaled steroid medicines during treatment with Advair inhalationunless otherwise directed by your doctor pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What is Advair inhalation?
• Fluticasone is a steroid pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. It prevents the release of substances in thebody that cause inflammation pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. It works by relaxingmuscles in the airways to improve breathing pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Advair inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. It is used onlyto prevent asthma attacks, not to treat an attack already in progress pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. It willnot work fast enough to give relief during an attack pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Advair may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Advair?
• Before using Advair, tell your doctor if you have
· a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of any kind;
· ever had an allergic reaction to fluticasone (Flovent, Flonase) orsalmeterol (Serevent);
· heart disease or high blood pressure;
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
· diabetes;
· glaucoma;
· tuberculosis;
· an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism); or
· liver disease pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• You may not be able to use Advair inhalation or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditionslisted above pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Advair inhalation is in the FDA pregnancy C pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. This means that it is notknown whether Advair inhalation will harm an unborn baby pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Do not use this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• It is not known whether Advair pass into breast milk pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Do not use Advairinhalation without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Advair inhalation is not approved for use by children younger than 12years of age pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
How should I use Advair inhalation?
• Use Advair inhalation exactly as directed by your doctor pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Read the informationinsert included with your inhaler pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. If you do not understand these directions,ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Advair inhalation is usually used as one inhalation twice a day (morningand evening approximately 12 hours apart) pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Follow your doctor's instructions pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• To use the Advair (Advair Diskus) inhaler:
· Snap the mouthpiece into position pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Hold the Diskus level and away fromyour mouth, breathe out fully, away from the mouthpiece pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. (Do not breathe outinto the Diskus mouthpiece.) Put the mouthpiece to your lips pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Take a steady,deep breath in through your mouth pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Remove the mouthpiece from your mouth pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Holdyour breath for about 10 seconds pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Breathe out slowly away from the mouthpiece pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Close the Diskus pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. The Diskus is now ready for your next scheduled dose pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
· To reduce the chance of developing a yeast infection in your mouth,rinse your mouth after using Advair inhalation pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
· It is very important that you use your Advair inhaler properly, sothat the medicine gets into your lungs pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Do not use a spacer with this product pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Talk to your doctor about proper inhaler use pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
· Never wash the mouthpiece or any part of the Diskus device pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Keep itdry at all times pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Do not use more of this medication than is prescribed for you pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Use Advair consistently, as directed, even when you are feeling better pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Improvement in your condition may occur within 30 minutes of using a dose, howeverit may be one week or more before the full benefit of this medication is achieved pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional if your symptoms do notimprove or if they get worse pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Advair will not stop an attack after it has started pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. It is used to preventasthma attacks from occurring pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine tokeep on hand to treat asthma attacks pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Do not use an inhaled, long-acting bronchodilator such as salmeterol(Serevent) or other inhaled steroid medicines during treatment with Advair inhalationunless otherwise directed by your doctor pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Seek medical attention if you notice that you require more than yourusual or more than the maximum amount of a short-acting asthma medication ina 24-hour period pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. An increased need for medication could be an early sign ofa serious asthma attack pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Continue to take any oral steroid (pills or liquid) that your doctorhas prescribed for you pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Advair inhalation is not a substitute for an oral steroid pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• If you are switching from an oral steroid (pills or liquid) to Advairinhalation, carry or wear identification that will let others know that youmay require a systemic steroid during a severe asthma attack or during anothertraumatic situation pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Discuss with your doctor the precautions necessary whendiscontinuing an oral steroid pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. The Diskus inhalation device is not reusable pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Throw away the device 1 monthafter removal from the moisture-protective foil overwrap pouch or after everydose has been used (when the dose indicator reads "0"), whichevercomes first pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. There are 60 doses per Diskus pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Do not attempt to take the deviceapart pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. If it is almost time foryour next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and use the next oneas directed pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Do not use a double dose of this medication pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Symptoms of a salmeterol and fluticasone overdose may include anginaor chest pain, irregular or rapid heartbeats, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache,nausea, and vomiting pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What should I avoid while using Advair inhalation?
• Avoid known items or activities that make you asthma symptoms worse pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate your condition pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Stay away frompeople with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infection pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Your immunesystem may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while you are usingAdvair inhalation pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What are the possible side effects of Advair inhalation?
• Serious side effects from Advair inhalation are not likely to occur pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop using Advairinhalation and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· chest pain or irregular heartbeats;
· numbness, tingling, or pain;
· a rash or unexplained open sores or bruising; or
· worsening breathing or asthma symptoms pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Continueto take Advair inhalation and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dry mouth, nose, or throat after use;
· yeast (or another) infection in the mouth or throat (white patches);
· hoarseness or deepening of the voice, cough, or sore throat;
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
· dizziness, headache, tremor, or nervousness pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
What other drugs will affect Advair inhalation?
• Before using Advair inhalation, tell your doctor and pharmacist if youare taking any of the following medications:
· another oral, nasal, or inhaled steroid;
· a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor),propranolol (Inderal), and others;
· a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
· a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin(Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), and others;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril, Esidrix,Oretic, Microzide), chlorothiazide (Diuril), furosemide (Lasix), and others;or
· caffeine (in food or medicines), a diet medicine, or a decongestantsuch as phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylephrine pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• You may not be able to use Advair, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Advair inhalationor affect your condition pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Advair inhalation writtenfor health professionals that you may read pharmacy leaflet on advair diskus.
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