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Advair Uses Advair is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Advair inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks How to Use Advair Advair inhalation exactly as directed by your doctor and read the Informationrmation insert included with your inhaler. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Advair inhalation is usually used as one inhalation twice a day (morning and evening approximately 12 hours apart). Follow your doctor's instructions. Advair Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the 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. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take fluticasone and salmeterol 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.
Advair Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, including: a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of any kind, ever had an allergic reaction to fluticasone (Flovent, Flonase) or salmeterol (Serevent), heart disease or high blood pressure, epilepsy or another seizure disorder, diabetes, glaucoma, tuberculosis, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or liver disease. Advair should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor Before breast-feeding a baby. Avoid known items or activities that may worsen symptoms of asthma or bronchitis. Clean areas where dust or pet fur may aggravate your condition. Avoid exposing yourself to known sources of infection. Stay away from people with chicken pox, measles, or any other type of infection. Your immune system may not be strong enough to fight off an infection while using fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation. Advair Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : 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, caffeine (in food or medicines), a diet medicine, or a decongestant such as pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, a protease inhibitor such as ritonavir (Norvir), or an antifungal medicine such as ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox). Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Advair. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Advair Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
angina or chest pain, irregular or rapid heartbeats, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
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Advair Notes Do not share Advair with others.
Advair Missed Dose If you miss an Advair dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Advair Storage Store Advair at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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