| Advair Diskus Inhaler (Fluticasone or salmeterol) is | | | | Irregular heart beat |
| a preparation of synthetic glucocorticoid | | | | Contraction of chest |
| (Fluticasone) propionate and | | | | Irregular heartbeat, discontent feeling, shivering or |
| salmeterolxinafoate(an inhalant powder) which is | | | | violent shaking |
| used for the treatment of asthma and chronic | | | | Cold fever, cloudy vision, irritation or pain in the |
| obstructive pulmonary(relating to or affecting the | | | | eye |
| lungs). | | | | Infection inside the mouth or lips |
| Fluticasone is composed of natural fatty | | | | Increased severe asthma problem |
| substance involved in the immune response for | | | | Head pain and dizzy feeling |
| the treatment of asthma and allergic inflammation | | | | Urge to vomit |
| of the mucous membranes. | | | | Irregular bowel movement |
| Salmeterol is a beta receptor drug which is | | | | Drying of mouth, nose and throat |
| prescribed for the treatment of asthma and | | | | Symptoms of sinus |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | | | | Changes in voice |
| Generic Advair (Fluticasone) is available in the | | | | |
| form of metered-dose inhaler that releases a | | | | Precautions |
| powder form of the inhaler. | | | | Consult the medical specialist if you are allergic to |
| | | | | Advair inhaler or any of its components. |
| How does Advair Diskus Work? | | | | Advair Diskus should not be taken without prior |
| Inhaled Salmeterol works like other beta | | | | consultation with the doctor. |
| 2-agonists, causing substance to expand(widen) | | | | Patients suffering from epilepsy, heart disease or |
| one of the two tubes coming from the trachea | | | | high blood pressure should consult the doctor so |
| that carry air into the lungs decreasing airway | | | | as to adjust the dosage. |
| resistance and thereby facilitating airflow by | | | | Advair 250 Diskus can retard the growth in |
| relaxing the smooth muscles in the airway thus | | | | children. |
| treating asthma. | | | | |
| The long duration of formoterol action occurs by | | | | Steps to be taken before taking Advair Diskus |
| the formoterol molecules initially diffusing into the | | | | drug |
| plasma membrane of the lung cells, and then | | | | Before taking this medicine, medical checkup |
| slowly being released back outside the cell where | | | | should be done to see if the patient has any kind |
| they can come into contact with the beta-2 | | | | of infection or disorder such as weak immune |
| adrenoceptors. Formoterol has been | | | | system, diabetes, glaucoma, tuberculosis, |
| demonstrated to have a faster onset of action | | | | osteoporosis, a thyroid disorder or liver disease. |
| than Salmeterol as a result of a lower affinity of | | | | It is not known whether this medicine effects |
| naturally occurring molecules which includes fats, | | | | pregnant women or if Advair diskus generic gets |
| waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as | | | | excreted into the breast milk. Pregnant women |
| vitamins A, D, E and K). | | | | and lactating mothers should consult their doctor |
| | | | | before using this medicine. |
| Advair Diskus side effects | | | | For patients aged 12 years and older, the dosage |
| Breathlessness | | | | should be twice daily (morning and evening, |
| Swollen face, lips, tongue | | | | approximately 12 hours apart). |
| Angina | | | | |