Advair
Advair information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about advair before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.
What is advair diskus?
Advair Diskus (Fluticasone And Salmeterol). Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Advair inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is used only to prevent asthma attacks, not to treat an attack already in progress. It will not work fast enough to give relief during an attack. Advair Diskus inhalation is also used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis.
Advair side effects
Advair side effects will be differnent from one person to another
- 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 the following side effects:
- 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 Diskus
Advair diskus can be bought online at www.affordabledrugs.com by simply clicking on Drug Search. Generic version is available. You can also our Customer Care Center at 1 800 887 6890.
Advair (Fluticasone & salmeterol) information links:
Advair information Website
ELI LILLY CANADA INC., web site
PDR consumer site about Advair (Fluticasone & salmeterol)
Affordable Drugs information site including Advair Diskus (Fluticasone And Salmeterol). Information at www.affordabledrugs.com or 1800-887-6890.
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