Advair Diskus Inhaler - Generic Equivalent (Fluticasone +Salmeterol)

Advair Diskus Inhaler is recommended to those people having asthma or other lung diseases (COPD like Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis). It's a combination of two drugs- Fluticasone, Salmeterol. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid grouped drug that reduces the swelling and irritation of the airways. In contrast, Salmeterol can be categorised as a long-acting beta-agonist, which relaxes the airway's muscles to widen the path for easy breathing.

Reading the instruction leaflet or following the doctor's suggestion is highly recommended. According to general instructions, you can take it in a vertical position or flat position twice a day or as recommended by the doctor. Don't wash the mouth area or other parts or apart from the inhaler from the device. After taking it, rinse your mouth thoroughly and don't swallow the water to prevent infections. Regular use and recommended doses should be performed to get the utmost result. Overdose for a prolonged time can make you less sensitive to physical stresses.

Before taking Advair, make sure to inform your pharmacist or physician if you're sensitive to Fluticasone or Salmeterol. You should be cautious and check the inactive ingredients for further precaution. People having certain medical histories such as hypertension, osteoporosis, herpes, tuberculosis, heart disease, diabetes, etc., should inform their respective physicians about it. Salmeterol can cause QT prolongation (fast or irregular heartbeat), but it's been reported to become severe rarely. Howsoever, people with specific medical conditions (heart disease) or if they already take drugs that cause the same effect must be cautious and consult with a doctor. Moreover, having low levels of magnesium or potassium in body fluid can worsen the QT prolongation effect. Continuing this drug may expose you to infection easily; therefore, people need to wash their hands properly and avoid such situations where they may catch infections. Children under Advair Diskus Inhaler need to have their height checking on a regular basis. Elder patients must take more precautions due to the QT prolongation effect. Plus, pregnant women are suggested for consultation and take this drug while it's necessary. It isn't proven that the drug compound passes via breast milk; consultation is suggested.

On rare occasions, patients have reported having severe side effects. Undergoing this medication can cause some common symptoms on a temporary basis-

• Tarry and black stool.
• Blurry vision.
• Cough.
• Bloated feeling.
• Noisy breathing.
• Upset stomach.
• Sore throat.
• Skin allergies like itching, hives, redness, etc.

The symptoms are most common and reported to be cured automatically. However, in case you feel that the symptoms don't cure automatically or it's becoming a serious issue, then you must visit your respective physician and consult about the current side effects.