Advair Diskus
This inhaler is developed to target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is indicated to alleviate airway inflammation.
Strengths: 100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Seretide Accuhaler; Seroflo Inhaler; Advair Rotahaler
- Therapeutic class
Beta2-adrenoceptor agonist and corticosteroid combination
- Pharmacological class
Beta2-agonist; Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to active ingredients; acute asthma attack
- Minor side effects
headache; nasopharyngitis; hoarseness
- Moderate side effects
oral candidiasis; tremor; muscle cramps
- Dosage forms
Inhalation powder
- Administration route
Inhalation use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
Minutes
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
beta-blockers; ketoconazole; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
Check age-specific guidance for children.
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal infection; monitor for systemic corticosteroid effects; avoid abrupt discontinuation
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia — requires immediate medical attention; arrhythmias — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This inhaler is developed to target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is indicated to alleviate airway inflammation.
Mechanism of action
The combination provides two mechanisms: salmeterol acts as a long-acting beta2-agonist to induce bronchodilation by relaxing airway smooth muscle, while fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Breastfeeding: Contact physician.
Advair Diskus
This inhaler is developed to target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is indicated to alleviate airway inflammation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Salmeterol, Fluticasone
- Listed indication(s): Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Usually available as
- 1 inhaler - 100/50 mcg433-100-50-mcg-5852
- 1 inhaler - 250/50 mcg433-250-50-mcg-5855
- 1 inhaler - 500/50 mcg433-500-50-mcg-5858