Advair
® (
fluticasone and salmeterol) is a medication used for preventing airway spasms in people who have
asthma. This prescription medication is also used to treat airway spasms in people who have
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (
COPD). The medication comes in two forms: the
Advair Diskus® inhaler (Advair Diskus inhl) and the Advair
® HFA inhaler. The Advair Diskus is approved for both asthma and COPD, while the Advair HFA inhaler is only approved for asthma.
Although most people tolerate this medication well, it is not suitable for everyone. Before starting treatment with the Advair Diskus or the Advair HFA inhaler, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any other medical conditions you may have and any other medications you are taking (including vitamins and herbal supplements). Possible side effects may include
headaches, coughing, and a sore throat.
Advair does not work quickly, and it should not be used for treating an
asthma attack. Rather, it is used to prevent asthma attacks.
(Click Advair for a complete overview of the Advair Diskus inhaler and the Advair HFA inhaler, including an in-depth look at how the medication works for people who have asthma or COPD, possible side effects, and tips on how to effectively use this medication.)
