Advair Diskus
The product combines substances such as salmeterol and fluticasone. It is used for long-term treatment of wheezing breath caused by asthma or other lung disease (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema). How it works is to reduce swelling and muscle relaxation. Control of symptoms of respiratory problems may reduce the time lost from work or school. Do not forget that he is a long-term medication, and he could not support an immediate impact so please do not use Advair Diskus for ustranenieya sudden breathing problems. In this case, you must have a means bystrodeystvennoe / inhalation. (Eg, albuterol), as prescribed by your doctor. You always have to be quick with inhalation. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Application of other long-acting inhaled beta-agonists (eg salmeterol, formoterol) with this product may be at risk. If you can control your asthma with inhaled corticosteroids (eg, flunisolide, fluticasone), or from time to time to use the quick help of inhalers do not use drugs. In the case of oral corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), do not interrupt to do it or use it on your breath instead of medication. Inform your doctor about taking steroids orally.
How to use Advair Diskus:
Read guidance on the use that can be obtained from the pharmacist before you start using salmeterol / fluticasone, and every time you get a refill it. Refer to the illustrated direction provided by the manufacturer for instructions on how to use this device. If any information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Always activate and use this device in a level horizontal position. Inhale this medication by mouth, usually twice a day in the morning and evening (12 hours), or use as directed by the physician. You may or may not feel the taste / feel the drug when you inhale Gargle and rinse your mouth with water after using this medicine to help prevent dryness and mouth infections (eg thrush), and it relieves irritation of the throat. Dosage is based on your condition and response to therapy. For this, use this medication regularly benefiting from it. To help you remember how to use it in the same time every day. Do not use more than prescribed or use more than 1 inhalation twice a day, because it may increase the risk of Advair Diskus side effects. Do not stop taking Advair Diskus or change the dose without consulting your doctor. In some circumstances, may become even worse when the medication is suddenly stopped. If you are using for quick relief inhalation (eg, albuterol) regular daily schedule (eg, 4 times a day), you must stop the plot, and only use it as needed for sudden shortness of breath / asthma attacks. Consult your doctor for details. If the medicine stops and working well, then you need to use for quick relief of inhaled more frequently than usual (4 or more puffs daily or use more than 1 inhalation every 8 weeks), seek immediate medical attention. This may be a sign of worsening asthma, which is a serious condition. It can take anywhere from 1 week or more before the full enjoyment of this drug effect. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Advair Diskus side effects:
Hoarseness, headache, rapid heartbeat, throat irritation, cough, dry mouth / throat, nervousness, or digestive disorders (stomach). To ease the dryness of the mouth, if caught (sugarless) hard candy or ice, drink, chew (sugarless) gum, or use a saliva substitute. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: white patches on tongue / in the company, increased thirst / urination problem – (eg, blurred vision), persistent weight gain, chills. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, seizures, fast / slow / irregular heartbeat, severe muscle spasms. In an allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek to provide immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, severe dizziness, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. Rarely, this medicine causes serious (rarely fatal), sudden worsening of breathing problems / asthma (paradoxical bronchial tubes). If you have any problems with breathing or sudden wheezing, use your inhaled quick action and immediate medical intervention. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects of Advair Diskus. Remember that your doctor gives the prescription drugs, as it is better for you than run the risk of side effects.
Advair Diskus Precautions:
Before using Advair Diskus, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially: high blood pressure, depression, diabetes, brittle bones (osteoporosis), eye problems (such as cataract, glaucoma), in recent infection, liver, heart (eg, angina, irregular heartbeat), low potassium levels (hypokalemia), smoking, seizures, thyroid problems (eg, overactive thyroid gland). This product may make you dizzy, use caution, participation in activities that require attention, such as using machinery or driving. Avoid contact with people who have chickenpox or measles unless you have previously suffered from these diseases (eg, in childhood). If you have experienced one of these infections and you have not previously been ill, then you need immediate medical intervention. If you switch to oral – corticosteroids (eg, prednisone tablets) to the present inhalation during the last 12 months, or if you’re already using this product for a long time and suddenly stop using it, your body can not produce enough natural steroids. You may need to take on additional corticosteroids, especially if your body has, because of major infection, surgery, or trauma. Deaths sometimes occurred during such cases, because of low levels of steroids. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: sudden weight loss, unusual weakness, dizziness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information and to inform them that you use (or used) any type of corticosteroid drugs. Consult your doctor or pharmacist now for advice regarding future stress situations. You might have to carry stock of corticosteroid tablets as a precaution. Wear a warning card or medical ID bracelet that identifies the need for oral corticosteroids during periods of stress, as indicated. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of medications, including dizziness and effects on the heart. Caution is advised when using this drug in children. Although it is unlikely to happen if inhaled steroids, this medication may temporarily slow down children’s growth, but it will probably not affect final adult height. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if salmeterol or fluticasone pass into breast milk. Based on information for similar drugs, fluticasone may appear in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Advair Diskus interactions:
May already be aware of any possible interactions advair disk, and can control them. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of a medicine only with doctor’s permission. This medicine should not be used with the following medications because it can be very serious interactions: natalizumab. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (eg, furazolidone, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, procarbazine, linezolid, moclobemide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before, during and after treatment with this drug. In some cases, have a lethal effect in the interaction with drugimipreparatami. If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before use of this product. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your prescription and drug nonprescription / herbal products, in particular: aldesleykin, asthma, other medications (eg, quick-relief inhalers), corticosteroids taken by mouth (eg, dexamethasone , prednisone), HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol, propranolol), inhaled anesthetics (eg, halothane), drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove this medication from the body (such as azole antifungal including itraconazole, cimetidine, macrolide antibiotics including erythromycin, rifampicin, including rifabutin, St. John’s wort, certain anti-seizure, including drugs, carbamazepine), mifepristone, tricyclic antidepressants (eg amitriptyline, nortriptyline), “water pills” / diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide). Other medications besides this product which may affect the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include dofetilid, amiodarone, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, and erythromycin, among others. QTc prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information and instructions on how to minimize the risk of such influence. Check the labels on all your medicines (eg, cough and cold products, diet drugs) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate and blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.
Note:
Do not use Advair Diskus with others. Laboratory and / or medical tests (eg, morning cortisol levels, pulmonary function tests, regular eye exams) may be performed to monitor your progress or information detecting side effects. Consult your doctor for more information. Learn how to use it every day, and promptly report any worsening of asthma (such as literature in the yellow-red range, increased use of quick-relief inhalers). Avoid allergens / irritants such as smoke, pet dander, pollen, dust, or forms, which can worsen asthma and other respiratory problems. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you usually get sick flu.
