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Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are common respiratory diseases that reduce the quality of life of patients. In the treatment regimen for this pathology, the doctor will prescribe a number of drugs for the patient, including Advair. So what is Advair and how does it work?
1. What is the effect of Advair?
Advair has a combination of two main ingredients, Fluticasone and Salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid that blocks the release of inflammatory substances in the body. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator, which relaxes the muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Advair is a combination medicine used to prevent asthma attacks. Advair is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
Advair Diskus is intended for use by adults and children 4 years of age and older. Advair HFA is used for adults and children 12 years of age and older.
You should not use Advair if you are allergic to fluticasone or salmeterol or milk proteins. The fluticasone in Advair can weaken your immune system, make you more susceptible to infections, or worsen an infection you already or have recently had. You should tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had in the past few weeks.
Before using Advair, tell your doctor if you have ever had one of the following conditions:
Glaucoma or cataracts. Heart disease or high blood pressure A seizure Diabetes . Food or drug allergies. A weak immune system. Chronic infections such as tuberculosis, fungi, bacteria, viruses, parasites or herpes in the eye. Osteoporosis. Thyroid disorders Liver disease Kidney disease.
2. How to use Advair correctly?
Use Advair exactly as prescribed and directed by your doctor. Using too much Advair can cause life-threatening side effects. Advair is not an emergency medicine for asthma attacks or bronchospasm. If your breathing problems get worse quickly or if you think your asthma medicine is no longer working, you need to seek medical attention right away. Advair Diskus is a powder that comes with a special inhaler that is available in blister packs containing the measured dose of medication. Advair HFA comes as a cartridge for use with an actuator inhaler. Take Advair HFA at the same time every day. You must only use the inhaler device provided with your medication. Shake the Advair HFA inhaler well for at least 5 seconds before each spray. Do not allow young children to use Advair without adult help. Rinse mouth with water and do not swallow after each inhaler use. Your dosage needs may change due to a variety of factors including surgery, illness, stress, or a recent asthma attack. Do not change your dose or schedule of Advair without your doctor's advice. If you forget a dose of Advair, skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the usual time. Do not use two doses of Advair at the same time. Advair overdose symptoms may include chest pain, fast heartbeat, and feeling shaky or short of breath. If you experience this condition, you should immediately notify your doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
3. Advair side effects
Advair may cause one or more of the following undesirable effects:
Wheezing , choking or other breathing problems. Fever, chills. Cough with phlegm, feeling short of breath. Chest pain Fast or irregular heartbeat Severe headache A pounding sound in your neck or ears. Blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights. Excessive thirst, frequent urination, dry mouth, fruity breath. Leg cramps Fluticasone in Advair can affect growth in children. Talk to your doctor if you think your child is not growing at the normal rate while using this medicine.
4. Advair drug interactions with other drugs
Advair may interact with the following drugs to reduce the effect of the drug and/or increase side effects when used together:
Antifungal drugs (such as ketoconazole). Medicines to treat HIV or AIDS. Antidepressants, especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors (such as isocarboxazid, selegiline, phenelzine, rasagiline, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection) or tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline, doxepin, desipramine, and others) other). Blood pressure medications such as diuretics or beta-blockers (such as atenolol, labetalol, metoprolol, propranolol, and others). Thus, the above article has helped readers answer the question "What does Advair do?". At the same time with the above useful information will help you use the drug safely, avoiding unwanted effects.
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