This is an inhaler that contains two types of drugs. One is fluticasone propionate, a steroid that reduces inflammation in the lung and the other, salmeterol, is a long-acting bronchodilator that opens the airways.

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* The recommended dose of Advair Diskus is one inhalation twice daily. You need the inhalations morning and evening, at least 12 hours apart.
* It is sometimes used to have asthma in children aged 4 to 11 years in control. For these children, only the lowest strength of medication is given.

Advair Diskus used

Advair Diskus is used as maintenance therapy for children and adults with asthma.
* If your child has frequent asthma symptoms, asthma attacks and / or frequently using his asthma control or rescue medicines like Albuterol or XOPENEX, then he may need a drug like Advair.
* It is also used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with chronic bronchitis.
* Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Advair Diskus Side Effects

Advair is generally well tolerated by children.

Before Advair Diskus medicine, you should discuss side effects with your doctor. If a point or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Because only your doctor can determine whether it is for you to continue Advair Diskus secure. Side effects can include:

* bronchitis

* cough

* diarrhea
* Fungal infection in the mouth
* Gastro-intestinal discomfort and pain

* headache
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* Nausea
* Problems with the sinuses
* Infections of the respiratory tract or />
* Vomiting />
Warnings and precautions before Advair Diskus

* Before using this medication, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it. Or if you have any other allergies
* This product may make you dizzy, and you should exercise caution activities, exercise vigilance such as driving or operating machinery
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* Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
* Before using this medication, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially if you suffer from high blood pressure, osteoporosis, depression, diabetes, eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, heart problems (eg angina pectoris, heart rhythm disturbances)
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* This medicine may be harmful to an unborn child. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
* Call your doctor immediately if you hives, develop skin rash, swelling, or if you have shortness of breath that do not have your usual medication. Advair Diskus is known to cause allergic reactions and acute attacks of asthma or bronchospasm.

Drug Interactions: –

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants (eg amitriptyline) may increase the effect of salmeterol on the heart and blood pressure. Since Advair Diskus contains salmeterol it should not be used with or within 2 weeks after discontinuation of MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants.

If you take Advair Diskus with certain other drugs, it can be increased, decreased or altered the effects of the medicine. It is therefore particularly important with your doctor before combining Advair Diskus as follows:

* Antidepressants such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, “such as Nardil and />
* Beta-blockers (drugs such as Inderal and Tenormin that to control blood pressure and treat various heart conditions)
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* Long-acting inhalers such as Serevent and Foradil /> * />
* Diuretics (water pills) such as Hydrodiuril and

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Overdose
Get medical attention if you think you used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of overdose may Advair

* Angina or />
* Fast or irregular heartbeat

* seizures
* Tremor

* weakness

* headache

* Nausea
* Vomiting.

From: Ashu

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