Advair Diskus: Managing Asthma and COPD

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What is Advair Diskus used for?

Advair Diskus inhalation is a steroid and bronchodilator combination medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. In people with COPD, Advair Diskus is for long-term treatment.

Is Advair Diskus a steroid?

Advair Diskus contains two medications: fluticasone (a steroid) and salmeterol (a bronchodilator which opens up airways). Advair Diskus is the brand name for a combination of medications, fluticasone and salmeterol. Both fluticasone and salmeterol have been available for years. In the treatment of asthma and emphysema, Advair Diskus use is common.

What is Advair Diskus & HFA?

Advair Diskus and Advair HFA are brand-name drugs that contain two active drugs: FDA-approved to treat asthma in adults and children ages 4 years and older. FDA-approved as a maintenance (ongoing) treatment for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can reduce the number of COPD exacerbations (flare-ups) that people have.

Is Advair Diskus FDA approved?

Advair Diskus is FDA-approved as a maintenance (ongoing) treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s approved to reduce the number of COPD exacerbations (flare-ups) that people have. COPD is a group of conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema causes damage to your alveoli (small air sacs in your lungs).

Who should not use Advair Diskus?

Advair Diskus is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Advair HFA is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. You should not use Advair if you are allergic to fluticasone, salmeterol, or milk proteins. Advair is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat an asthma or bronchospasm attack.

Which bronchospasm treatment is not indicated for Advair Diskus 250/50?

ADVAIR DISKUS is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is indicated for the twice-daily maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Can Advair Diskus be used if I have COPD?

Inform patients that ADVAIR DISKUS is not meant to relieve acute asthma symptoms or exacerbations of COPD and extra doses should not be used for that purpose. Advise patients to treat acute symptoms with an inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonist such as albuterol.

What Is Advair Diskus

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Advair Diskus Information

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