Flovent HFA

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Flovent HFA is an inhaler that may be used to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Flovent HFA, noting in particular how the medicine works, when and how to use it, and some of the side effects associated with it.

Common side effects of Flovent can include bronchitis, headaches, and throat irritation. This eMedTV Web page also lists some less common Flovent side effects (such as dizziness) and serious side effects to report to your doctor (such as depression).

Although it wasn't reported in clinical studies of Flovent, weight gain may be a side effect of the drug. This eMedTV page looks at Flovent and weight gain, and includes suggestions for dealing with any gain in weight that might occur with the drug.

This eMedTV Web page explains that in the time since Flovent was put on the market, there have been some reports of depression in people taking the medicine. This page explores the potential link between Flovent and depression in more detail.

Flovent is used to prevent asthma attacks. This selection from the eMedTV archives discusses Flovent uses, including possible "off-label" uses of the medication. This article also discusses using Flovent in children with asthma.

For children, adolescents, and adults, Flovent is usually taken twice daily to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV segment discusses Flovent dosage in detail, noting in particular some of the factors that can affect your dosage (such as your age).

Drugs such as Biaxin, Neoral, and Lexiva may potentially interact with Flovent. This part of the eMedTV library covers some Flovent drug interactions that may develop (such as those involving protease inhibitors) and the effects of such interactions.

Tuberculosis and herpes are among the conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking Flovent. This eMedTV article discusses other Flovent warnings and precautions, such as the safety of taking Flovent while nursing or pregnant.

Flovent may not be safe for women who are pregnant. This eMedTV article discusses Flovent and pregnancy in more detail, noting in particular some of the birth defects that were seen in previous animal studies of Flovent (such as cleft palate).

No studies have been done to see if the active ingredient in Flovent passes through breast milk. This eMedTV page discusses Flovent and breastfeeding in detail, and explains that it is probably safe for most women to use Flovent while breastfeeding.

It is not known exactly what the effects of a Flovent overdose might include. This section of the eMedTV library discusses Flovent overdoses and possible treatment for people who take too much Flovent for a long period of time.

A patent currently prevents any generic Flovent from being manufactured. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses when generic versions of Flovent may become available and the circumstances that could delay the availability of such products.