Advair Drug Interactions

When Advair is taken with certain medications, such as beta blockers or diuretics, drug interactions can occur. These interactions can alter the amounts of some medicines in your blood or increase your risk of side effects, including low potassium levels or dangerously low blood pressure. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about any drug interactions that may apply to you.

An Overview of Interactions With Advair

Advair® (fluticasone and salmeterol) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of these medicines that may interact with Advair include:
 

 

 

  • Certain antibiotics or antifungals, including:

 

    • Clarithromycin (Biaxin®)
    • Erythromycin (Ery-Tab®)
    • Isoniazid (Nydrazid®)
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
    • Miconazole
    • Telithromycin (Ketek®)

 

  • Certain diuretics, such as:

 

 

  • Digoxin (Digitek®, Lanoxin®)
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including:

 

 

  • Other long-acting beta agonists, such as:

 

 

 

 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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