Millions of people are suffering from various lung functioning and asthma problems in our daily lives. The patient suffering through such disorders suffers from various breathing difficulties such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, shortness of breath etc and to treat such breathing disorders, Advair Inhaler i.e. Fluticasone is popularly used.

Generally, Advair Inhaler prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Advair Inhaler is a combination of Fluticasone and Salmeterol. Actually, Fluticasone is a steroid and Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways to improve breathing. To prevent asthma attacks, Advair Inhaler is used. It also functions to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease i.e. COPD associated with emphysema and /or chronic bronchitis.

However, before taking Advair Inhaler medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient and read it carefully. Talk to your doctor about all the possible risks of taking Advair Inhaler medication. However, Advair Inhaler may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Hence, for more information, consult your doctor and your medical pharmacist.

Follow the directions given by the doctor exactly for the usage of the Advair Inhaler i.e. Fluticasone medication and also read the prescription label carefully.

And always try to keep the Advair Inhaler dry at all times.

If you wish to use the medication for your children, please contact your pediatrician for the dosage.

If you notice any of the symptoms, which seem severe or persistent to you, please contact your doctor immediately. However, your doctor may need to monitor you carefully for side effects and alter the doses if necessary.

Some side effects that can been seen are, Vomiting, Nausea, Fever, Skin Rashes, Chest Pain, Light-headedness, Wheezing, Vision Difficulties, Weakness, Chills, Hives,
Breathing Difficulties etc.

Inform your doctor if you experience any of these side effects or some new side effects occur which appear too bothersome to you.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form and also inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

However, Advair Inhaler may also interact with some kind of foods, varied medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements, vitamins, other OTC medicines etc. Acquire more information about the interactions of the Advair Inhaler medication from your doctor and the medical pharmacists.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the suffering patient has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Do not allow any other person to use your medication without getting doctor’s prescription themselves and also avoid using this medicine for other health conditions on your own. Keep the medicine away from the children and pets.

Also inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or are breast feeding. If you conceive during the course, inform your doctor immediately.

Remember, it is very important to keep regular appointments with your doctor to study the way your body is responding to the course. And also carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of the Advair Inhaler medication you are taking, and also your prescriber’s name and address.

Remember, the Advair Inhaler contents should be used within 1 month after opening the moisture-protective foil wrap or before the expiration date whichever comes first.

And in case, if you wish to use the medicine in children, please contact your pediatrician for sure before its use.

If you missed the dose, do take the medicine immediately provided that there is ample of time in between the next dose. However, if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Never double your doses to cope up with the missed dose. And in case, if you miss your one or two consecutive doses consult to your doctor or physician for guidance and continue further.

Fluticasone i.e. Advair Inhaler is used to relax the muscles in the airways to improve breathing. It is also used to prevent asthma attacks.

However, it may also be used to treat some other medical conditions which may be determined by your doctor accordingly and consult a pediatrician for the use of this medication in children.

The Advair Inhaler i.e. Fluticasone medication may be prescribed for other uses also, so ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the Advair Inhaler i.e. Fluticasone medication.

Advair Inhaler should be stored at room temperature below 59-86°F and 15-30°C in a cool and dry place. Check Expiry date without fail. Keep all medicines away from women, newborns, children and pets. Do not freeze in any case.

Also, keep it away from heat, dampness and direct light. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down. When the medicine is not in use or outdated it should be discarded. Take help of your pharmacist in disposing this medicine properly. In any case, do not store the Advair Inhaler in the bathroom.

Remember, the Advair Inhaler contents should be used within 1 month after opening the moisture-protective foil wrap or before the expiration date whichever comes first.

Following precautions must be taken during consuming generic Advair Inhaler:

1. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had: kidney disease, liver disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, bronchospasm, glaucoma, low or high blood pressure, a seizure disorder, a weak immune system, tuberculosis, asthma attacks, other bone disease, infection especially fungal infections or any severe disease etc. Also inform, if you drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.

2. Also acknowledge your doctor if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery or need an x-ray procedure that uses contrast agents. So, inform your doctors immediately about it, so that the doctor can decide whether to continue taking Advair Inhaler medication or stop it during the surgery.

3. Let the doctor also know, if you are in-taking or are planning to take any prescribed or non prescribed medicines, health supplements or any other OTC medications, vitamins etc.

4. Do not use the Advair Inhaler medication, if you have any kind of allergy to it or to any ingredients of it and tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and get treated.

5. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding before taking Advair Inhaler medication. Hence also, inform your doctor immediately when you plan to conceive, or become pregnant during the course as this drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.

6. Do not share the drug with others unless they are prescribed by the doctor themselves. And if your symptoms of side effects do not improve in few weeks or if they become worse and bothersome, check these conditions immediately with your doctor.

7. Please, use the Advair Inhaler medicine in the prescribed amount and do not overdose it or use it for the longer period of time. Do not discontinue on your own and consult your doctor before doing so to avoid further problems.

8. Regularly, keep your appointments with your doctor and keep an eye on the progress or side effects that has been noticed during the complete course.

9. Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages during the complete course with Advair Inhaler medication.

10. For more information, contact your doctor and your pharmacists and also discuss the risks and benefits of the generic Advair Inhaler.

11. Remember, the Advair Inhaler contents should be used within 1 month after opening the moisture-protective foil wrap or before the expiration date whichever comes first.

12. Carry an identification card with your name the type and dose of the corticosteroid medication you are taking and your prescriber’s name and address.