Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)

Advair Discus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) is an anti-histamine medication used for long-time and secure prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic lung disorders.

Advair Diskus is only intended for the use in strict accordance to your doctor's prescription.
- Advair Diskus should be used only in horizontal and level position. Breathing into inhaler and using a spacer are prohibited. It is strongly recommended to gargle and rinse your mouth with water after using the device in order to prevent throat infections and discomfort caused by excessive dryness ensuing after the use of Advair Diskus. Attention! The rinse solution is not meant for internal consumption!
- In case you resort to any other inhale aids make some minutes' pause before activating Advair Diskus unless your doctor gave you some other instructions.
- Advair Diskus works by supplying the patients with a very sublime sort of powder that the majority of patients ae able to feel or taste. But no matter if you manage to taste or feel your dose of the medication, you must not exceed your daily dose of two inhalations, one in the morning and another in the evening. Make sure that the interval before two doses is about twelve hours. If you have any doubts as for the proper receiving of your medication, seek attention of your doctor or any other health care provider.
- As a rule, Advair Diskus brings relief immediately after the first inhalation session. However, you should not feel discouraged if this did not happen after your first dose. It may also require some weeks for the medication to start working at its best. Do not discontinue the use of Advair Diskus even if you have made considerable progress in your medical condition unless your doctor insists.
- It is absolutely prohibited to wash the mouthpiece and other parts of the device with water or any other liquids. Store Advair Diskus in a cool dry place and keep it clean and absolutely dry.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist in case you still have any questions about the effects or uses of Advair Diskus.

Advair Diskus enhances the work of lungs and helps to breathe easier decreasing the swelling of the airways and irritation improves lung function and makes breathing easier by reducing airway swelling and irritation by way of letting go of the muscle tension.

If you miss a dose of Advair Diskus, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Advair Diskus should be kept n a cool dry place at the temperature ranging from 68 to 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Keep Advair Diskus out of the reach of children and domestic animals. Do not use Advair Diskus after one month from the moment of removing the device from the protective overwrap moisturizing foil pouch or after the blisters have been all used. Dispose of the device in any of the above mentioned cases.

Advair Diskus is banned for the use of the following groups of patients:
- Persons who have ever displayed any signs of allergy towards any of its components;
- You have started developing any symptoms of breath irregularities, including shortness of breath, unexpected or particularly severe wheezing, coughing, tightness or pain in the chest.
Notify your doctor or any other health care provider if you fall into any of the above mentioned groups.

Attention:
- Patients who undergo Advair Diskus treatment may be susceptible to such side effects as fatigue, tiredness, giddiness or drowsiness, therefore it is not recommended to perform potentially dangerous tasks (driving, machinery management, etc) while taking Imodium before you know what are your typical reactions to this medication.
- Advair Diskus is not going to stop an asthma attack if it has already started. If you have a prescription for any other inhaler, do carry it with you for such cases.
- It is highly recommended to nnot come in contact with irritants that may cause an asthma attack. The list is specified individually, but the most common cases are pet dander, pollen, dust, molds, smoke or certain types of food and beverages.
- You should start learning how to use a peak flow meter in order to monitor your condition closely and notify your doctor at once should the worsening of your state occur. The most common symptoms are readings in yellow or red range.
- Seek the emergency consultation of your doctor immediately in case you have started to develop the following systems indicating that your state is aggravating: your short-acting bronchodilator becomes less efficient after inhaling; you are an asthmatic and your condition registered by your peak flow meter has worsened significantly as compared to the last data registered by your doctor.
- In some rare cases you may experience aggravation of wheezing closely following the intake of Advair Diskus dose, in which case you should immediately activate your quick-relief inhaling aid. Seek emergency medical assistance in case the wheezing persists.
- Advair Diskus comes into contradiction with certain amounts of oral steroids like prednisone, etc. thus, if you are taking some steroid on regular basis (4 doses, or 20 mg of prednisone daily), you may have to discontinue the use of steroids before proceeding to Advair Diskus therapy. You may experience quick-passing pain in joints, muscles, fatigue or depression upon the interruption of oral steroids therapy.
- You may require some additional oral steroid therapy in certain medical conditions like the necessity of surgery intrusion, particularly severe asthma attacks, traumas or infections. Start carrying with you a special warning notice about the potential need in such medical enhancement. Have your eyes condition monitored regularly while undergoing Advair Diskus therapy.
- Try hard not to catch an infection of chickenpox or measles while using Advair Diskus. If this has nevertheless happened, seek immediate attention of your doctor or any other health care provider.
- Patients with excessive blood glucose or diabetes must be aware of the fact that using Advair Diskus may affect their usual blood sugar indexes. Consult your doctor as for the necessary adjustments of your nregular anti-diabetes therapy. Take laboratory tests and attend your doctor regularly for proper monitoring of your condition
- Take your other laboratory tests connected with asthmatic conditions accurate for better medical survey of your situation. This may prevent you from developing adverse side effects and adjust the therapy dosage if needed. Consult your doctor regularly.
- Advair Diskus should be used with particular caution in people older than 65, as they may be more susceptible to the drug's side effects, especially those pertaining to the heart conditions.
- The effects and safety of Advair Diskus in children younger than 4 years of age have not been studied as for yet, so the use of the medication is strictly prohibited in this group of patients.
- Use Advair Diskus with caution in pregnant and nursing women. It is known that Advair Diskus is absorbed by the breast milk, therefore do not take Advair Diskus while still on your lactation period. If you become pregnant while on Imodium therapy, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of discontinuing taking Advair Diskus.

Coughing; frequent and copious discharge of abnormally liquid faeces; giddiness; dryness of the mouth or throat; headache; having a husky voice, as through illness, shouting, etc; the sensation that precedes vomiting; vomiting; agitation; crapping; infections of the upper respiratory tract; viral infections.

Advair Discus is only meant for the use of those to whom it has been prescribed. Do not give your dose to other persons whatever their symptoms might be. Consult your doctor or any other health care provider in case the information given in the guidelines does not seem sufficient to you.