Flovent Inhaler - Benefits and Usage

A Flovent inhaler is a type of corticosteroid medication that helps to prevent asthma attacks by reducing inflammation in the airways. It is commonly used as a long-term treatment for asthma.

Flovent Inhaler 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.

What is Flovent (fluticasone) used for?

Flovent (fluticasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid medication used in people 4 years and older with asthma. It helps keep lung inflammation low and the airways open. This inhaler is used twice per day. When used every day, Flovent (fluticasone) can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks.

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 (fluticasone propionate) inhalation aerosol used for?

FLOVENT (fluticasone propionate) Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Many of these patients may be able to reduce or eliminate their requirement for oral corticosteroids over time.

Is Flovent HFA a bronchodilator?

Inform patients that FLOVENT HFA is not a bronchodilator and is not intended for use as rescue medicine for acute asthma exacerbations. Advise patients to treat acute asthma symptoms with an inhaled, short-acting beta2-agonist such as albuterol. Instruct patients to contact their physicians immediately if there is deterioration of their asthma.