fluticasone-salmeterol
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What is fluticasone-salmeterol?
Generic Name: fluticasone-salmeterol
Other Brand Names:
Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, salmeterol-fluticasone
Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation 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.
Fluticasone and salmeterol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
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is oxygen always needed - Respiratory Disorders Community
- Dec 11, 2008
Hello - I was diagnosed with asthma for the first time in my life a year ago, age 50. No a...
After being diagnosed with Asthma I have quit smoking. When I did smoke it was about a pack...
I am using advair 250/50 for more than two years. Recently I am getting bruises on my legs ...
My husband has been on the Advair 100/50 Diskus twice per day for about four months. He is ...
I recently was put on Asmanex for my asthma to replace Advair 500/50. I seemed to be irri...
35-year-old female just diagnosed by methacholine challenge (21 and 23% on first dose). Sym...
I have a history of chronic sinus and asthma. Last November I developed a cough after a ser...
