Advair (HFA Inhaler)

Uses of Advair Inhaler

Advair 125/25mcg is known for its generic name, fluticasone, and salmeterol. These are two main ingredients that provide medical care to individuals experiencing asthma. These ingredients may have different functions. Once combined, the medicine essentially treats the disease.

Fluticasone reduces certain symptoms associated with asthma, including coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulty, and chest tightness. Meanwhile, salmeterol improves the breathing pattern of an individual and also relaxes the muscles located within the airways. Once this medication is consumed, asthma attacks can be prevented.

Precautions and Warnings

Before receiving a dosage for this specific medication, an individual must be unsusceptible to the medicine. Note that hypersensitivity is life-threatening, so avoid consuming it.

Other than hypersensitivity, other infections can come after Advair consumption. Pneumonia can also emerge in ingesting Advair, most especially in patients having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.

Dosage

Aside from its main purpose in treating asthma, this medicine is also prescribed as an alternative to patients who have already followed another form of asthma medication. Since the medicine is in powder form, it is easy to inhale and administer. Once consumed, the symptoms of asthma become manageable.

•  Maximum of 2 inhalations (two times per day)

To avoid acquiring unwanted reactions, frequent inhalation must not be authorized.

Side Effects

Equivalent to distinct treatments, this medicine has several side effects. It is expected that these effects will vanish. However, if they persist, call for urgent medical care.

Common side effects:

•  Throbbing pain in the head
•  Recurrent vomiting
•  Oral thrush
•  Throat irritation
•  Dizziness
•  Voice problems
•  Coughing

Severe side effects:

•  Breathing problems
•  Hypersensitivity
•  Osteoporosis
•  Glaucoma
•  Nervousness
•  Pain in the chest region
•  Abnormal heartbeat
•  High blood pressure