Flovent: Corticosteroid Inhaler for Asthma

Flovent is a corticosteroid used in the maintenance treatment of asthma to prevent and control symptoms.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription, in pharmacies
Applicable for
Fluticasone
Corticosteroid
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Flovent FAQ


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What is Flovent used for?

Flovent is used to prevent asthma attacks. This medicine will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Flovent is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth. This medicine is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Flovent is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks.

Is Flovent a steroid?

Flovent is a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Flovent is used to prevent asthma attacks. This medicine will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Flovent is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth.

How do I use Flovent?

Use Flovent exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Flovent is not a rescue medicine. It will not work fast enough to treat an asthma attack. Use only a fast acting inhalation medicine for an asthma attack.

What are the side effects of Flovent?

The most common side effects of Flovent include: 2,3 Inhaled corticosteroids like fluticasone propionate can cause thrush. This is a fungal infection in the mouth and throat. Rinsing your mouth and regularly cleaning your inhaler after inhaling fluticasone propionate can help prevent thrush.

What is Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol)?

FLOVENT (FLO vent) HFA (fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol) for oral inhalation use What is FLOVENT HFA? FLOVENT HFA is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medicine used for the long-term treatment of asthma in people aged 4 years and older. ICS medicines such as fluticasone propionate help to decrease inflammation in the lungs.

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