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Buy Advair, salmeterol/fluticasoneBuy Advair to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis. It is usually inhaled twice daily, and no more than that.
Other names: Flixotide, Seretide, Serevent
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Other name(s): Flixotide, Seretide, Seroflo |
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Often prescribed for asthma, chronic bronchitis, bronchitis |
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Advair, fluticasone/salmeterolChemical Name
Salmeterol, fluticasone propionate.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: salmeterol, fluticasone propionate. Inactive ingredient: lactose (contains milk proteins)
Indications
Advair is indicated in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Advair is not indicated for the treatment of acute episodes of asthma or COPD.
How It Works
Salmeterol and flucticasone prevents and reduces inflammation in the bronchioles, allowing a constricted airway to breathe freely.
Dosage
Oral inhalants:
50 mcg salmeterol + 100 mcg fluticasone;
50 mcg salmeterol + 250 mcg fluticasone;
50 mcg salmeterol + 500 mcg fluticasone.
The recommended regimen for asthma in individuals 12 years and older is one inhalation twice daily (morning and evening) approximately 12 hours apart. The lowest effective strength should be used and the maximum dose is 50/500 mcg twice daily. For children 4 to 11 years old the recommended treatment is one inhalation of 50/100 mcg twice daily.
The recommended regimen for COPD is one inhalation of 50/250 mcg twice daily. Higher doses are not more effective.
The Diskus device is held in one hand, while the thumb of the other hand is placed on the thumb-grip. The thumb is then pulled away as far as the device allows until the mouthpiece seems to click into position. With the Diskus then held horizontally and with the mouthpiece towards the patient, the lever is then slid away as far as it can go until it clicks. The patient breathes out as far as comfortable, then placing his mouth to the mouthpiece, breathes in quickly and deeply and holds his breath for about ten seconds. The patient should then wash their mouth, being careful not to swallow.
Precautions
Consult a doctor before taking Advair if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, or if you have (or have a history of) lactose intolerance, impaired liver function, diabetes, convulsive disorders, thyrotoxicosis, glaucoma, or an existing infection.
Drug Interactions
Consult a doctor before taking Advair if you are currently taking MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, ritonavir, beta-blockers, diuretics, or other asthma or bronchitis medications.
Adverse/Side Effects
Side effects of Advair among asthma sufferers include upper respiratory tract infection or inflammation, pharyngitis, dysphonia, oral candidiasis, bronchitis, cough, headaches, nausea, and vomiting.
Side effects of Advair among COPD sufferers include pneumonia, oral candidiasis, throat irritation, dysphonia, viral respiratory infections, headaches, and musculoskeletal pain.
Warnings
This medication contains an ingredient which may give a positive test result in a doping analysis control.
Overdose
Overdose symptoms may include angina or chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeats, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Consult a doctor or poison control centre if you experience any overdose symptoms.
Storage Instructions
Keep Seretide at room temperature, out of reach of children.
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