Advair Diskus
This inhaler is developed to target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is indicated to alleviate airway inflammation.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Salmeterol · Fluticasone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation powder
- Strengths
- 100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg
Advair Diskus details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- Seretide Accuhaler; Seroflo Inhaler; Advair Rotahaler
- Therapeutic class
- Beta2-adrenoceptor agonist and corticosteroid combination
- Pharmacological class
- Beta2-agonist; Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to active ingredients; acute asthma attack
- Minor side effects
- headache; nasopharyngitis; hoarseness
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; tremor; muscle cramps
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Onset Time
- Minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- beta-blockers; ketoconazole; ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Check age-specific guidance for children.
Precautions and warnings
rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal infection; monitor for systemic corticosteroid effects; avoid abrupt discontinuation
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia, requires immediate medical attention; arrhythmias, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This inhaler is developed to target chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is indicated to alleviate airway inflammation.
Mechanism of action
The combination provides two mechanisms: salmeterol acts as a long-acting beta2-agonist to induce bronchodilation by relaxing airway smooth muscle, while fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces airway inflammation and bronchial hyper-responsiveness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Breastfeeding: Contact physician.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Advair Diskus
Advair Diskus is a maintenance medication containing Salmeterol and Fluticasone, used to manage Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. The same active ingredients are also sold under brands including Seretide Accuhaler, Seroflo Inhaler and Advair Rotahaler, supplied as an inhaler in strengths of 100/50, 250/50 and 500/50mcg.
Buying Advair Diskus online
Advair Diskus is registered across 13 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. As a consistently ordered medication across the region, it helps expats and patients maintain their treatment plans without needing to locate a well stocked pharmacy. While the original GSK product is widely recognised, generic alternatives often provide an affordable way to ensure continuous access to therapy.