Israel Advair – Helping you breath easier
Do you have a questions regarding your Advair medication? You ask and we’ll answer.
- What exactly is Advair? What is it used for?
- How do I take my Advair medication? What if I miss a dose?
- What are some of the side effects I might experience?
- What are some of the warnings and precautions?
- Imporant Advair Notes
We all have worthwhile questions, so why not ask? When it comes to your health, every question is a good question. What am I taking? How do I take it? Will I experience any side effects? What should I look out for?
At Israeli-pharmacies we’re dedicated to serving you; therefore, we’ve put together a list of our most commonly asked drug questions.
What exactly is Advair? What is it used for?
Advair, which is also known as an Advair Diskus, is taken to prevent shortness of breath and breathing difficulty in patients who suffer from asthma. The Advair Diskus is an oral inhaler that contains two main medical ingredients including fluticasone propionate and salmeterol.
Fluticasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the lungs, while salmeterol is recognized as a long acting bronchodilator that opens a patient’s airways.
Although Advair is often prescribed to treat other lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis and COPD, it should not be used to treat an asthma attack that has already started.
PLEASE NOTE: An Advair generic is not yet available.
How do I take my Advair? What if I miss a dose?
Advair comes in a powder form and is inhaled using a inhaler device twice a day, approximately 12 hours apart. Although this is the most common method doctors ask patients to use, make sure you always follow the directions on your prescription label.
If you have any questions regarding how often you use your Advair Diskus, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.
PLEASE NOTE: Remember Advair should not be used during an asthma attack. Asthma attacks are usually treated with short-acting inhalers, prescribed by your physician.
I forgot to take my Advair; what should I do? - If you are taking Advair on a regular basis and you miss a dose, don’t fret. Take it as soon as you remember.
But what if I don’t remember until it’s time to take my next dose? In this case, skip the missed dose, and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. REMEMBER - NEVER DOUBLE DOSE!
What if I or someone I know overdoses? – In the event of an overdose, we advise you to seek medical attention immediately. Advair overdose symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Dry Mouth
- Seizures
- Flushing
- Chest Pain
- Dry Skin
- Fainting
- Frequent Urination
- Nervousness
- Loss of Appetite
- Headache
- Trouble Breathing
- Shaking Hands
- Upset Stomach
- Blurred Vision
- Excessive Tiredness
- Fast, Pounding or Irregular Heartbeat
- Lack of Energy
- Muscle Cramps or Weakness
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Thirst
What are some of the side effects I might experience?
Advair side effects are not uncommon, but if they are persistent or worsen, contact your doctor. Some of the side effects include:
- Cough
- Headache
- Runny Nose
- Sneezing
- Sore Throat
- Hoarseness
- Sinus Pain
- Diarrhea
- Stomach Pain
- Upset Stomach
- Vomiting
- Throat Irritation
- Muscle and Bone Pain
If you experience any of the following side effects, please contact your doctor immediately:
- Uncontrollable Shaking Hands
- Hives
- Skin Rash
- Swelling of the Face, Lips, Throat, Tongue, Hands, Feet, Ankles or Lower Legs
- Choking or Difficulty Swallowing
- Increased Difficulty Breathing
- Noisy, High-Pitched Breathing
- Pounding or Rapid Heartbeat
- Chest Pain
- Nervousness
- Blurred Vision
- White Patches in the Mouth
- Fever, Chills and Other Signs of Infection
PLEASE NOTE: In some patients, such as children, it is possible Advair may stunt growth. If your child is or has taken Advair and you’ve noticed their growth seems to slow or is abnormal, contact your child’s doctor.
Although a majority of Advair side effects are listed above, some patients may experience additional side effects not listed. If that is the case, we advise you to contact your doctor as soon as possible.
What are some of the warnings or precautions?
Allergies and Medical Conditions - We strongly recommend you tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent), salmeterol (Serevent) or any other medications. Also make sure your doctor is aware if you have suffered from heart or liver disease, high blood pressure, convulsions, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes or tuberculosis. Tell your doctor if you have a herpes eye infection or a fungal, viral or bacterial infection (except for any infections of the skin).Keep in mind your doctor will have to change your dose from time to time or monitor you closely for side effects.
Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding - Before taking prescription medications containing fluticasone or salmeterol, please tell your doctor if you are pregnant of plan to become pregnant. Also make sure your physician is aware if you are breast-feeding or plan on breast-feeding.
Surgery - If you are having surgery or plan to have surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor and/or dentist you are taking fluticasone or salmetrol.
Watch For - During an asthma attack, do not take fluticasone or salmetrol drugs, but have a fast-acting inhaler on hand such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin). Also avoid any exposure to individuals suffering from chickenpox or measles. Call your doctor immediately if you come in contact with either of these diseases. A vaccine may be needed in order to protect patients from chickenpox or measles.
Drug Interactions - It is important to tell your doctor about any prescription, non-prescription, herbal or vitamins you are taking. Be sure to mention if you are taking the following:
- antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox) and ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- beta-blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal)
- cimetidine (Tagamet)
- clarithromycin (Biaxin)
- cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
- danazol (Danocrine)
- delavirdine (Rescriptor)
- diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac)
- diuretics (water pills)
- erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin)
- fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir)
- isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid), metronidazole (Flagyl)
- nefazodone (Serzone)
- oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
- troleandomycin (TAO)
- verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan)
- zafirlukast (Accolate)
We also advise you to tell your doctor and/or pharmacist if you are currently taking or have taken any of the following drugs in the past two weeks:
antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), and trimipramine (Surmontil)
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors including phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)
It is also advised that during fluticasone and/or salmetrol treatment, patients don’t take formoterol (Foradil), salmetrol (Serevent) or regularly scheduled (Example: three times a day) short-acting beta-agonists such as albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin).
PLEASE NOTE: Always remember to keep Advair and other drugs out of the reach of children. Do not store Advair in cool, damp places such as the bathroom or near the kitchen sink. Also ask your doctor how to properly dispose of your medication. We recommend you throw away the inhalation device one month after you remove it from the foil wrapper or after every blister has been completely used.
Important Advair Notes
The above information is intended to supplement and not substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other health care professional. Any specific drug questions should be directed at your doctor or other health care professional. Since each condition and individual is different, do not assume Advair is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Before taking this or any other drug, please contact your health care professional.
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