Precautionary Measures While Taking Advair

Some Important Information Regarding Advair

Fluticasone and Salmeterol combined together make up Advair which is used to control the symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. However, Advair cannot relieve symptoms of an asthma attack that has already started.

Inhaled Fluticasone belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids.  It works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma. Inhaled Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the air passages of the lungs.

It is necessary that before taking Advair, you consult a qualified doctor. The doctor will do your thorough checkup and decide if you are actually suffering from asthma. When Advair is prescribed for you, use it ONLY as recommended by your doctor.

Some Precautionary Measures To Take While Using Advair

• Do not use Advair to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. It will not work fast enough to reverse your symptoms.
• Asthma is usually treated with a combination of different drugs. To treat your condition the best way, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not increase or decrease your dose or change your medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
• Do not reuse the Diskus device after using it for one month. Throw it away 1 month after you have taken it out of the foil pouch or if the dose indicator shows a zero, whichever comes first. Each Diskus device contains 60 doses.
• There is a strong possibility that Advair will lower the blood cells that helps your body to fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from being around others who are ill. It is advised that you avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Contact your doctor if you have been exposed to someone with measles or chicken pox.
• Rinse your mouth with water after using Advair Diskus. This will reduce the chance of developing a yeast infection in your mouth.
• Store Advair Diskus at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the canister away from high heat, such as open flame or in a car on a hot day. The canister may explode if it gets too hot.
• If you use this medication to treat COPD, do not use the medicine for longer than 6 months unless your doctor has specifically told you to.

It is important that you use Advair regularly in order to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Some Important Queries Regarding The Use of Advair

What Happens If I Miss a Dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait for your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What Happens If I Overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Symptoms of Advair overdose may include angina or chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeats, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea and vomiting.

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