Advair for Asthma and COPD: Combination Inhaler

Advair is a combination inhaler used for the treatment and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription, in pharmacies
Fluticasone
Corticosteroid
Salmeterol
Long-acting β2 agonist
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Advair FAQ

How does Advair work?

Advair contains two drugs: fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid, and salmeterol, a long-acting beta2-agonist. Corticosteroids like fluticasone propionate reduce the amount of inflammation in your lungs. This helps clear some of the swelling and mucus that can block airflow through your lungs.

What are the different types of Advair?

Advair is available as an inhaled drug in 2 different forms: 1,2 Advair Diskus – This form contains powder for inhalation. It can be used to treat asthma in adults and children ages 4 years or older, as well as COPD in adults. Advair HFA – This is an inhalation aerosol solution or metered-dose inhaler.

Is Advair a safe drug?

The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses. Advair is used to treat asthma and COPD. It comes in two forms: Advair Diskus and Advair HFA. Learn about side effects, dosage, uses, and more.

What is Advair HFA used for?

Advair comes in two forms, which can be used slightly differently: for maintenance (ongoing) treatment of COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, in adults Advair HFA is used to treat asthma in adults and in children ages 12 years and older Advair is a combination drug with two active drugs: fluticasone propionate and salmeterol.

Is Advair a steroid?

Advair contains a combination of fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid that 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 a combination medicine used to prevent asthma attacks.

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