Advair HFA
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Advair HFA?
Generic Name: fluticasone-salmeterol
Other Brand Names:
fluticasone-salmeterol, Advair Diskus, 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.
Posts on Advair HFA (58)
I've been lead to believe that once you are on it, you should never get off it unless there...
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Strange Advair side effects - Asthma Community
- Jan 03, 2009
Hi, I am a 43 year old female and was put on Advair over 1 yr ago. I have never had any As...
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recently diagnosed with COPD/emphysema. hospitalized three times: finally determined that...
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