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Basic information about Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)

Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) is drug applied to cure chronic lung diseases and asthma.

Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) acts by widening airways and reducing inflamation. It is a long-acting combination of corticosteroid and bronchodilator .

It is adviced to store Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) at room temperature. Please store Fluticasone/Salmeterol away from sources of moisture and heat, and far from children and pets.

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If you overdose Fluticasone/Salmeterol call your prescriber immediately

Before taking Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• HIV medicines such as atazanavir (Reyataz), ritonavir (Norvir), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), or saquinavir (Invirase);
• antibiotics such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or telithromycin (Ketek); or
• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), and others.
• an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), fluoxetine (Prozac), nefazodone, or imipramine (Tofranil); or
• a diuretic or \"water pill\";
• amiodarone (Cordarone);
• an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam);

Warnings and Precautions about Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)

If you have a history of serious diseases, you may prefer to attend your healthcare provider prior to accepting Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol).

Every patient should necessarily be aware that nearly all medicine might cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are allergic to it.

Nevertheless, most patients do not suffer from any side effects. Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) is a safe and effective pill that is used for treatment of chronic lung diseases and asthma.

The most common reported side effects are:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

• nervousness, headache, dizziness, tremor, nausea, mild muscle or bone pain, throat irritation, vomiting, Diarrhea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• unusual tiredness or weakness, swelling or tightness in the throat, hoarseness, weight gain, trouble sleeping, severe or persistent dizziness or headache, Severe allergic reactions (swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, itching, rash, tightness in the chest, hives.) , fast or irregular heartbeat, severe or persistent bone pain, white patches or sores on the tongue or mouth, signs of infection (fever; persistent headache/sore throat; ear pain; eg; chills; increased mucus production or change in mucus color.) , worsening of asthma symptoms (increased wheezing; shortness of breath; eg; coughing; chest tightness.) , behavior changes, severe muscle weakness cramps or spasms, vaginal odor or discharge, choking, chest pain, numbness or tingling in hands or feet, seizures, blurred vision or other vision changes.

Do NOT use Advair Diskus Powder if:

• you are using another type of long-acting inhaled bronchodilator (eg, formoterol inhalation powder, salmeterol inhalation powder)
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Advair Diskus Powder or to milk proteins you are having an asthma attack (eg, sudden, severe onset or worsening of asthma symptoms such as chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing)
• you are taking an azole antifungal (eg, ketoconazole), certain HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), a macrolide antibiotic (eg, clarithromycin), nefazodone, or telithromycin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Advair Diskus Powder. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have high blood acid levels (eg, ketoacidosis) or a history of diabetes, glaucoma, or increased pressure in the eye, heart problems (eg, fast or irregular heartbeat, heart blood vessel problems), high blood pressure, nervous system problems, liver problems, low blood potassium levels, seizures, thyroid problems, or an adrenal gland tumor
• if you have a fungal, bacterial, or parasitic infection; a viral infection (eg, measles, chickenpox, shingles); herpes virus infection of the eye; tuberculosis (TB); a history of a positive TB skin test; or immune system problems; or if you have had a recent vaccination
• if you are having a COPD flare-up, have recently been to an emergency room for asthma, have a history of frequent hospitalizations for asthma, or have ever had a life-threatening asthma attack
• if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) or tricyclic antidepressant (eg, amitriptyline), or if you have taken either of these medicines within the last 14 days
• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you have weak bones (osteoporosis) or have risk factors for osteoporosis (eg, a family history of osteoporosis, tobacco use, long-term use of corticosteroids or certain seizure medicines, limited physical exercise, poor nutrition)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Advair Diskus Powder. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, entacapone), delavirdine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin), MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators (eg, albuterol), telithromycin, or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase the risk of Advair Diskus Powder's side effects
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol) because they may decrease Advair Diskus Powder's effectiveness
• Diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide) or long-acting inhaled bronchodilators (eg, salmeterol inhalation powder, formoterol inhalation powder) because the risk of low blood potassium or irregular heartbeat may be increased

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