FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE + SALMETEROL

This medication help prevent symptoms of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Salmeterol is a long acting beta-adrenoceptor agonist (LABA) that treats constriction of the airways. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid and is the anti-inflammatory component of the combination.

Uses

Fluticasone and Salmeterol is a combination that contains fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate which is used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Warnings

Do not use this medication if:

You are allergic to any ingredient in fluticasone/salmeterol inhaler
You are having an asthma attack (eg, sudden, severe onset or worsening of asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath)
You are using another type of long-acting inhaled bronchodilator (eg, formoterol, salmeterol)
You are taking certain azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), clarithromycin, cobicistat, protease inhibitors (eg, atazanavir, boceprevir, indinavir, ritonavir), nefazodone, or telithromycin
You have asthma that is already well controlled with the use of a long-term asthma-control medicine (eg, inhaled corticosteroid)
If any of these apply to you, contact your doctor or health care provider right away.

Side Effects

Each drug brings common and minor side effects. For instance, the use of inhaled corticosteroids is associated with oral candidiasis (commonly known as yeast infection, or thrush). Rinsing and gargling with water after inhaling the medication is recommended to decrease the risk of developing candidiasis infection.

Precautions

Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to fluticasone or salmeterol; or if you have any other allergies before using this product. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose, milk proteins), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. For more details, talk to your pharmacist.

Interactions

This combination may interact with other drugs. It may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. It is important to share with your doctor all the products you use including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products. Consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing the dosage of any medicine.

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing. Symptoms of overdose may include shaking (tremors), chest pain, fast/irregular heartbeat or seizures.

Available brands:

Adeflo
AirFlusal Forspiro
Flutizal
Kovent SF
Salmed