Fluticasone propionate /salmeterol

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Brand Name: Advair

Drug Class: ICS/LABA combo

FDA Category: Prescription Medication

CompendiRx Topic(s): Lungs

Dosage Form: Tablet Powder for inhalation (Diskus) - 50mcg/100mcg, 50mcg/250mcg, 50mcg/500mcg , powder for inhalation (AirDuo) - 14mcg/55mcg, 14mcg/113mcg, 14mcg/232mcg , aerosol for inhalation - 21mcg/45mcg, 21mcg/115mcg, 21mcg/230mcg

Common Usage: Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

How it works

Corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory activity / selective long acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist

Pregnancy

There are insufficient data on the use of ADVAIR DISKUS or individual monoproducts, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate, in pregnant women

Lactation

The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Advair and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Advair or from the underlying maternal condition

Warnings

Contraindicated: Primary treatment of acute asthma or COPD flare ups, hypersensitivity to milk proteins , Warnings: Candida albicans infections, increased risk of pneumonia in COPD patients, worsening of infections, risk of glaucoma, use in caution with cardiovascular or CNS disorders

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