Seretide
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Advair Diskus?;Advair? HFA
Brand Names: Canada:
Advair Diskus?;Advair?
Uses
- It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
- It is used to treat asthma.
- It may take 1 week to see the full effect.
- Fluticasone stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
- Salmeterol works in the airways to calm the muscles and help the flow of oxygen.
Dosing
How to take
- For breathing in only.
- Shake Advair? HFA well before use.
- Prepare puffer (inhaler) before first use or when puffer has not been used for more than 4 weeks. Spray 4 test sprays into the air.
- If you are using more than 1 type of puffer (inhaler), ask your doctor which puffer to use first.
- Rinse out mouth after each use.
- Have your puffer (inhaler) use checked with your doctor at each visit. Read and follow facts on how to use the puffer. Make sure you use the puffer the right way.
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