What is the use of salmeterol and fluticasone propionate?
What is the use of salmeterol and fluticasone propionate?
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation is a steroid and bronchodilator combination medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
How do you use fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder?
For treatment of asthma:
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older—1 inhalation 2 times per day (morning and evening). The doses should be at least 12 hours apart. Do not use it more than 2 times every 24 hours.
- Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your child’s doctor.
Is salmeterol used daily?
Salmeterol is used together with other medicines (eg, inhaled corticosteroids) to control the symptoms of asthma and prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma. When used regularly every day, inhaled salmeterol decreases the number and severity of asthma attacks.
Does fluticasone propionate help with breathing?
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.
Who should not take fluticasone?
You should not use fluticasone nasal if you are allergic to it. Fluticasone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
Can I eat after taking Advair?
ADVAIR (fluticasone and salmeterol) can be taken with or without food. For ADVAIR (fluticasone and salmeterol) dosage one must follow his doctor’s instructions.
Is salmeterol a reliever?
Salmeterol is called a long-acting bronchodilator. It is usually used with both a fast-acting reliever and preventer medicine.
Is fluticasone good for asthma?
Fluticasone belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It is used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When used regularly (every day), inhaled fluticasone decreases the number and severity of asthma attacks.
Is salmeterol a steroid inhaler?
