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Advair Diskus Powder for Inhalation
More Images (6) FLUTICASONE; SALMETEROL inhalation (Advair® HFA) is for treating asthma that is not controlled with other asthma medicines or when more than one treatment is necessary. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid which decreases inflammation in the lungs. Salmeterol helps open the airways in the lungs. This medicine is intended for regular use. It will not cure your condition, but when used regularly it can open up your air passages and make breathing easier. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack. Fluticasone; salmeterol can be used along with other inhaled or oral asthma medications.
Your health care provider needs to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an asthmatic attack or bronchospasm
•chicken pox or measles (recent exposure or infection)
•diabetes
•heart disease including high blood pressure, irregular heart beat, blockage in heart vessels
•immune system problems
•infection, especially fungal infection or tuberculosis
•liver disease
•osteoporosis or other bone disease
•overactive thyroid
•pheochromocytoma
•seizures
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Fluticasone, Salmeterol, other corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•fever or chills
•skin rash and itching (hives)
•sore mouth with white patches in the mouth or throat
•troubled breathing or wheezing
•unusual swelling
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•vision problems
•vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•coughing, hoarseness, throat irritation
•diarrhea
•headache
•nausea
•nervousness
•sore throat
•stomach upset
•stuffy nose
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of medicine you are taking, and your prescriber's name and address. It can take up to 2 weeks before you see the full effect of this medicine.
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Seek emergency medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly while taking this medicine, or if your rescue inhaler (like albuterol) does not help your breathing. If you find that you are using your rescue inhaler more than normal or it is not as effective in treating your symptoms, you should contact your health care professional as soon as possible. You may need a change of therapy or may be having worsening of your lung condition. Do not stop using this medicine except on your prescriber's advice.
Using your inhalers regularly as prescribed will help control your symptoms; try not to run out of your medications. It is recommended that you keep an extra refill of your inhalers on hand in case you need them.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of this medicine may need to avoid getting certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking fluticasone; salmeterol before receiving any vaccine.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using this medicine.
The following drugs may interact with Advair Diskus®:
•arsenic trioxide
•astemizole
•bepridil
•beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems
•caffeine
•certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin)
•chloroquine
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrine
•levomethadyl
•medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
•medicines for heart disease or high blood pressure
•medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicines to control heart rhythm (examples: amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)
•medicines for treating depression or mental illness (amoxapine, haloperidol, maprotiline, pimozide, phenothiazines, risperidone, sertindole, tricyclic antidepressants, ziprasidone)
•methadone
•pentamidine
•probucol
•some medicines for weight loss (including some herbal products, ephedra, ephedrine, dextroamphetamine)
•steroid hormones such as dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
•terfenadine
•theophylline
•thyroid hormones
•water pills or diuretics
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
How should this medicine be used?
DO NOT use this medicine for an asthma attack. If you have severe onset or worsening of cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath seek immediate medical attention. Always keep a short-acting asthma medication such as albuterol on hand for asthma attacks.
This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before each spray. Prime the inhaler before the first use with 4 test sprays pointing away from your face. If you drop the inhaler or of it has not been used for 4 weeks, prime it with 2 test sprays pointing away from your face. Avoid contact with eyes. After using the inhaler, rinse your mouth with water to minimize build-up of medicine; do not swallow the water. Clean your inhaler at least once a week. Never place the inhaler in water to determine how much medicine is in it. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose and continue with your regular schedule, spacing doses evenly. Do not use double or extra doses.
Advair Diskus Powder for Inhalation
More Images (6) FLUTICASONE; SALMETEROL inhalation (Advair™ Diskus®) is for treating respiratory problems due to asthma and chronic bronchitis. Fluticasone; salmeterol is intended for regular use. It will not cure your condition, but when used regularly it can open up your air passages and make breathing easier. Fluticasone; salmeterol will not relieve an acute asthma attack. Fluticasone; salmeterol can be used along with other inhaled or oral asthma medications. A generic fluticasone; salmeterol inhalation powder is not yet available.
Your health care provider needs to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an asthmatic attack or bronchospasm
•infection, especially fungal infection
•osteoporosis or other bone disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to fluticasone, salmeterol, other corticosteroids, milk, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
La combinación FLUTICASONA; SALMETEROL para inhalación (Advair™ Diskus®) se utiliza para el tratamiento de problemas respiratorios causados por el asma y por la bronquitis crónica. La combinación fluticasona; salmeterol es para uso regular. No cura su enfermedad, pero cuando se la utiliza regularmente puede abrir las vías aéreas y facilitar la respiración. La combinación fluticasona; salmeterol no alivia un ataque de asma agudo. Esta combinación puede utilizarse junto con otros medicamentos inhalados u orales para el asma. Aún no hay polvo genérico para inhalación de fluticasona; salmeterol disponible.
Necesita saber si usted presenta alguno de los siguientes problemas o situaciones:
•ataque de asma o broncoespasmo
•infección, especialmente infección micótica
•osteoporosis u otra enfermedad de los huesos
•una reacción alérgica o inusual a la combinación fluticasona, salmeterol, a otros corticosteroides, a otros medicamentos, alimentos, colorantes o conservadores
•si está embarazada o buscando quedar embarazada
•si está amamantando a un bebé
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•fever or chills
•skin rash and itching (hives)
•sore mouth, with white curd-like patches in the mouth or throat
•troubled breathing or wheezing
•unusual swelling
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•vision problems
•vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•coughing, hoarseness, throat irritation
•diarrhea
•headache
•muscle cramps and pains
•nausea
•nervousness
•sore throat
•stomach upset
•stuffy nose
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid you are taking, and your prescriber's name and address. It can take up to 2 weeks before you see the full effect of fluticasone; salmeterol.
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Seek emergency medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly while taking this medicine, or if your rescue inhaler (like albuterol) does not help your breathing. If you find that you are using your rescue inhaler more than normal or they are not as effective in treating your symptoms, you should contact your health care professional as soon as possible. You may need a change of therapy or may be having worsening of your lung condition. Do not stop using fluticasone; salmeterol except on your prescriber's advice.
Using your inhalers regularly as prescribed will help control your symptoms; try not to run out of your medications. It is recommended that you keep an extra refill of your fluticasone; salmeterol inhaler and other inhalers on hand in case you need them.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of fluticasone; salmeterol may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking fluticasone; salmeterol before receiving any vaccine.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using fluticasone; salmeterol.
Efectos secundarios que debe informar a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud tan pronto como sea posible:
•dolor en el pecho
•sensación de mareo o aturdimiento
•fiebre o escalofríos
•erupción cutánea y picazón (ronchas)
•dolor en la boca, con placas blancas, como si fuera cuajada, en la boca o en la garganta
•dificultad para respirar o sibilancias
•hinchazón inusual
•cansancio o debilidad inusual
•problemas de la vista
•vómito
Efectos secundarios que, por lo general, no requieren atención médica (debe informarlos a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud si persisten o si son molestos):
•tos, ronquera, irritación de la garganta
•diarrea
•dolor de cabeza
•calambres y dolores musculares
•náuseas
•nerviosismo
•dolor de garganta
•malestar estomacal
•nariz tapada
Visite al profesional que extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud para chequear su evolución periódicamente. Lleve consigo una tarjeta de identificación con su nombre, el tipo y la dosis de corticosteroide, y el nombre y la dirección del profesional que se lo receta. Puede ser necesario usar la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol durante hasta 2 semanas para que produzca su máximo efecto.
Consulte al profesional que extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud si sus síntomas no mejoran con la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol para inhalación o si empeoran. Si descubre que está usando los inhaladores de acción corta (como el albuterol) más que lo habitual o que no son tan eficaces para el tratamiento de sus síntomas, debe comunicarse con su profesional de la salud tan pronto como sea posible. Quizás necesite cambiar el tratamiento o tal vez su enfermedad pulmonar esté empeorando. No deje de usar la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol excepto si así lo indica el profesional que la recetó.
El uso regular de los inhaladores según indicación médica le ayudará a controlar sus síntomas; trate de que no le falte su medicamento. Se recomienda tener a su alcance una reserva de su inhalador de la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol y de otros inhaladores por si los necesita.
Informe a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud si está en contacto con personas con sarampión o varicela, o si aparecen llagas o ampollas que no se curan bien.
Es probable que las personas que toman ciertas dosis de la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol deban evitar ser inmunizadas con ciertas vacunas o que tengan que cambiar sus planes de vacunación para asegurarse una protección adecuada contra ciertas enfermedades. Asegúrese de informar a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud que está tomando la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol antes de recibir cualquier vacuna.
Si va a someterse a una operación, informe a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud que está usando la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol.
The following drugs may interact with Advair Diskus®:
•arsenic trioxide
•astemizole
•bepridil
•beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems
•caffeine
•certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin)
•chloroquine
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrine
•levomethadyl
•medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
•medicines for heart disease or high blood pressure
•medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicines to control heart rhythm (examples: amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)
•medicines for treating depression or mental illness (amoxapine, haloperidol, maprotiline, pimozide, phenothiazines, risperidone, sertindole, tricyclic antidepressants, ziprasidone)
•methadone
•pentamidine
•probucol
•some medicines for weight loss (including some herbal products, ephedra, ephedrine, dextroamphetamine)
•steroid hormones such as dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
•terfenadine
•theophylline
•thyroid hormones
•water pills or diuretics
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Las suiguientes drogas pueden interferir con Advair Diskus®:
•trióxido de arsénico
•astemizol
•bepridil
•betabloqueadores, a menudo usados para la alta presión sanguínea o para problemas cardiacos
•cafeína
•ciertos antibióticos (como la claritromicina, eritromicina, gatifloxacino, gemifloxacina, grepafloxacino, levofloxacino, linezolid, moxifloxacina, esparfloxacino)
•cloroquina
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrina
•levometadilo
•medicamentos para resfríos y dificultades respiratorias
•medicamentos para enfermedades cardiacas o alta presión sanguínea
•medicamentos conocidos como inhibidores de la MAO, tales como fenelcina (Nardil®), tranilcipromina (Parnate®), isocarboxacida (Marplan®) y selegilina (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicamentos para controlar el ritmo cardiaco (por ejemplo: amiodarona, disopiramida, dofetilida, flecainida, procainamida, quinidina, sotalol)
•medicamentos para tratar la depresión o enfermedades mentales (amoxapina, haloperidol, maprotilina, pimozida, fenotiazinas, risperidona, sertindol, antidepresivos tricíclicos, ziprasidona)
•metadona
•pentamidina
•probucol
•algunos medicamentos para bajar de peso (entre los que se incluyen algunos productos a base de hierbas, efedra, efedrina, dextroanfetamina).
•hormonas esteroideas, tales como la dexametasona, la cortisona, la hidrocortisona
•terfenadina
•teofilina
•hormonas tiroideas
•diuréticos
Informe al profesional que extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud todos los otros medicamentos que esté tomando, incluyendo los medicamentos de venta libre, suplementos nutritivos o productos a base de hierbas. Si usted consume bebidas con cafeína o alcohol de manera frecuente, si fuma o si utiliza drogas ilegales, indíqueselo también a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud. Estas sustancias pueden afectar el modo en que actúan sus medicamentos. Antes de comenzar a tomar cualquiera de sus medicamentos o de dejar de hacerlo, consulte a su profesional de la salud.
How should I use this medicine?
DO NOT use this medicine for an asthma attack. If you have severe onset or worsening of cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath seek immediate medical attention. Always keep a short-acting asthma medication such as albuterol on hand for asthma attacks.
Fluticasone; salmeterol is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Open and prepare mouthpiece of Diskus® device and slide device lever to activate the first dose (see package instructions). Do not advance the lever more than once at any one time as this will release further doses that will be wasted. Hold the Diskus® mouthpiece level to, but away from, the mouth, then exhale. Put the mouthpiece to the lips and breathe in the dose deeply and slowly. Remove canister from the mouth, hold breath for at least 10 seconds, and then exhale slowly. Close the Diskus®, which will also reset the dose lever for the next scheduled dose. Following administration, rinse mouth with water to minimize dry mouth; do not swallow the water. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose and continue with your regular schedule, spacing doses evenly. Do not use double or extra doses.
¿Cómo debo utilizar este medicamento?
NUNCA utilice este medicamento para un ataque de asma. Busque atención médica inmediatamente si tiene un comienzo severo o empeoramiento de tos, sibilancias, opresión en el pecho o falta de aliento. Mantenga siempre a su alcance un medicamento de acción corta para el asma, como el albuterol para los ataques de asma.
La combinación fluticasona; salmeterol es para inhalación por vía oral. Siga las instrucciones de la etiqueta del medicamento. Abra y prepare la boquilla del dispositivo Diskus® y deslice la palanca del dispositivo para activar la primera dosis (ver instrucciones en el envase). No mueva la palanca más de una vez por cada ocasión; si lo hace, liberará dosis adicionales que se desperdiciarán. Coloque la boquilla Diskus® al mismo nivel que la boca pero alejada de ésta y exhale. Coloque la boquilla entre los labios e inhale sus dosis profunda y lentamente. Retire el envase de la boca, contenga la respiración durante por lo menos 10 segundos y luego exhale lentamente. Cierre el Diskus® y la palanca regresará a su posición para poder liberar la siguiente dosis programada. Después de la administración, enjuáguese la boca con agua para disminuir el efecto de boca seca; no trague el agua. No utilice una dosis mayor a la recomendada.
Comuníquese con su pediatra o con su profesional de la salud para informarse acerca del uso de este medicamento en niños. Tal vez se necesite atención especial. ¿Qué sucede si me olvido de una dosis?
Si olvida una dosis, tómela ni bien lo recuerde. Si es la hora de su dosis siguiente, utilice sólo esa dosis y continúe con su horario habitual, espaciando las dosis de manera uniforme. No use dosis dobles o adicionales.
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Advair Diskus Powder for InhalationMore Images (6) FLUTICASONE; SALMETEROL inhalation (Advair® HFA) is for treating asthma that is not controlled with other asthma medicines or when more than one treatment is necessary. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid which decreases inflammation in the lungs. Salmeterol helps open the airways in the lungs. This medicine is intended for regular use. It will not cure your condition, but when used regularly it can open up your air passages and make breathing easier. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack. Fluticasone; salmeterol can be used along with other inhaled or oral asthma medications.
Your health care provider needs to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an asthmatic attack or bronchospasm
•chicken pox or measles (recent exposure or infection)
•diabetes
•heart disease including high blood pressure, irregular heart beat, blockage in heart vessels
•immune system problems
•infection, especially fungal infection or tuberculosis
•liver disease
•osteoporosis or other bone disease
•overactive thyroid
•pheochromocytoma
•seizures
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Fluticasone, Salmeterol, other corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•fever or chills
•skin rash and itching (hives)
•sore mouth with white patches in the mouth or throat
•troubled breathing or wheezing
•unusual swelling
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•vision problems
•vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•coughing, hoarseness, throat irritation
•diarrhea
•headache
•nausea
•nervousness
•sore throat
•stomach upset
•stuffy nose
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of medicine you are taking, and your prescriber's name and address. It can take up to 2 weeks before you see the full effect of this medicine.
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Seek emergency medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly while taking this medicine, or if your rescue inhaler (like albuterol) does not help your breathing. If you find that you are using your rescue inhaler more than normal or it is not as effective in treating your symptoms, you should contact your health care professional as soon as possible. You may need a change of therapy or may be having worsening of your lung condition. Do not stop using this medicine except on your prescriber's advice.
Using your inhalers regularly as prescribed will help control your symptoms; try not to run out of your medications. It is recommended that you keep an extra refill of your inhalers on hand in case you need them.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of this medicine may need to avoid getting certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking fluticasone; salmeterol before receiving any vaccine.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using this medicine.
The following drugs may interact with Advair Diskus®:
•arsenic trioxide
•astemizole
•bepridil
•beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems
•caffeine
•certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin)
•chloroquine
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrine
•levomethadyl
•medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
•medicines for heart disease or high blood pressure
•medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicines to control heart rhythm (examples: amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)
•medicines for treating depression or mental illness (amoxapine, haloperidol, maprotiline, pimozide, phenothiazines, risperidone, sertindole, tricyclic antidepressants, ziprasidone)
•methadone
•pentamidine
•probucol
•some medicines for weight loss (including some herbal products, ephedra, ephedrine, dextroamphetamine)
•steroid hormones such as dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
•terfenadine
•theophylline
•thyroid hormones
•water pills or diuretics
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
How should this medicine be used?
DO NOT use this medicine for an asthma attack. If you have severe onset or worsening of cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath seek immediate medical attention. Always keep a short-acting asthma medication such as albuterol on hand for asthma attacks.
This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before each spray. Prime the inhaler before the first use with 4 test sprays pointing away from your face. If you drop the inhaler or of it has not been used for 4 weeks, prime it with 2 test sprays pointing away from your face. Avoid contact with eyes. After using the inhaler, rinse your mouth with water to minimize build-up of medicine; do not swallow the water. Clean your inhaler at least once a week. Never place the inhaler in water to determine how much medicine is in it. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose and continue with your regular schedule, spacing doses evenly. Do not use double or extra doses.
Advair Diskus Powder for InhalationMore Images (6) FLUTICASONE; SALMETEROL inhalation (Advair™ Diskus®) is for treating respiratory problems due to asthma and chronic bronchitis. Fluticasone; salmeterol is intended for regular use. It will not cure your condition, but when used regularly it can open up your air passages and make breathing easier. Fluticasone; salmeterol will not relieve an acute asthma attack. Fluticasone; salmeterol can be used along with other inhaled or oral asthma medications. A generic fluticasone; salmeterol inhalation powder is not yet available.
Your health care provider needs to know if you have any of these conditions:
•an asthmatic attack or bronchospasm
•infection, especially fungal infection
•osteoporosis or other bone disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to fluticasone, salmeterol, other corticosteroids, milk, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
La combinación FLUTICASONA; SALMETEROL para inhalación (Advair™ Diskus®) se utiliza para el tratamiento de problemas respiratorios causados por el asma y por la bronquitis crónica. La combinación fluticasona; salmeterol es para uso regular. No cura su enfermedad, pero cuando se la utiliza regularmente puede abrir las vías aéreas y facilitar la respiración. La combinación fluticasona; salmeterol no alivia un ataque de asma agudo. Esta combinación puede utilizarse junto con otros medicamentos inhalados u orales para el asma. Aún no hay polvo genérico para inhalación de fluticasona; salmeterol disponible.
Necesita saber si usted presenta alguno de los siguientes problemas o situaciones:
•ataque de asma o broncoespasmo
•infección, especialmente infección micótica
•osteoporosis u otra enfermedad de los huesos
•una reacción alérgica o inusual a la combinación fluticasona, salmeterol, a otros corticosteroides, a otros medicamentos, alimentos, colorantes o conservadores
•si está embarazada o buscando quedar embarazada
•si está amamantando a un bebé
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain
•dizziness or lightheadedness
•fever or chills
•skin rash and itching (hives)
•sore mouth, with white curd-like patches in the mouth or throat
•troubled breathing or wheezing
•unusual swelling
•unusual tiredness or weakness
•vision problems
•vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•coughing, hoarseness, throat irritation
•diarrhea
•headache
•muscle cramps and pains
•nausea
•nervousness
•sore throat
•stomach upset
•stuffy nose
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid you are taking, and your prescriber's name and address. It can take up to 2 weeks before you see the full effect of fluticasone; salmeterol.
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Seek emergency medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly while taking this medicine, or if your rescue inhaler (like albuterol) does not help your breathing. If you find that you are using your rescue inhaler more than normal or they are not as effective in treating your symptoms, you should contact your health care professional as soon as possible. You may need a change of therapy or may be having worsening of your lung condition. Do not stop using fluticasone; salmeterol except on your prescriber's advice.
Using your inhalers regularly as prescribed will help control your symptoms; try not to run out of your medications. It is recommended that you keep an extra refill of your fluticasone; salmeterol inhaler and other inhalers on hand in case you need them.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of fluticasone; salmeterol may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking fluticasone; salmeterol before receiving any vaccine.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using fluticasone; salmeterol.
Efectos secundarios que debe informar a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud tan pronto como sea posible:
•dolor en el pecho
•sensación de mareo o aturdimiento
•fiebre o escalofríos
•erupción cutánea y picazón (ronchas)
•dolor en la boca, con placas blancas, como si fuera cuajada, en la boca o en la garganta
•dificultad para respirar o sibilancias
•hinchazón inusual
•cansancio o debilidad inusual
•problemas de la vista
•vómito
Efectos secundarios que, por lo general, no requieren atención médica (debe informarlos a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud si persisten o si son molestos):
•tos, ronquera, irritación de la garganta
•diarrea
•dolor de cabeza
•calambres y dolores musculares
•náuseas
•nerviosismo
•dolor de garganta
•malestar estomacal
•nariz tapada
Visite al profesional que extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud para chequear su evolución periódicamente. Lleve consigo una tarjeta de identificación con su nombre, el tipo y la dosis de corticosteroide, y el nombre y la dirección del profesional que se lo receta. Puede ser necesario usar la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol durante hasta 2 semanas para que produzca su máximo efecto.
Consulte al profesional que extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud si sus síntomas no mejoran con la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol para inhalación o si empeoran. Si descubre que está usando los inhaladores de acción corta (como el albuterol) más que lo habitual o que no son tan eficaces para el tratamiento de sus síntomas, debe comunicarse con su profesional de la salud tan pronto como sea posible. Quizás necesite cambiar el tratamiento o tal vez su enfermedad pulmonar esté empeorando. No deje de usar la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol excepto si así lo indica el profesional que la recetó.
El uso regular de los inhaladores según indicación médica le ayudará a controlar sus síntomas; trate de que no le falte su medicamento. Se recomienda tener a su alcance una reserva de su inhalador de la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol y de otros inhaladores por si los necesita.
Informe a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud si está en contacto con personas con sarampión o varicela, o si aparecen llagas o ampollas que no se curan bien.
Es probable que las personas que toman ciertas dosis de la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol deban evitar ser inmunizadas con ciertas vacunas o que tengan que cambiar sus planes de vacunación para asegurarse una protección adecuada contra ciertas enfermedades. Asegúrese de informar a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud que está tomando la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol antes de recibir cualquier vacuna.
Si va a someterse a una operación, informe a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud que está usando la combinación fluticasona; salmeterol.
The following drugs may interact with Advair Diskus®:
•arsenic trioxide
•astemizole
•bepridil
•beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems
•caffeine
•certain antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, grepafloxacin, levofloxacin, linezolid, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin)
•chloroquine
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrine
•levomethadyl
•medicines for colds and breathing difficulties
•medicines for heart disease or high blood pressure
•medicines known as MAO inhibitors, such as phenelzine (Nardil®), tranylcypromine (Parnate®), isocarboxazid (Marplan®), and selegiline (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicines to control heart rhythm (examples: amiodarone, disopyramide, dofetilide, flecainide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)
•medicines for treating depression or mental illness (amoxapine, haloperidol, maprotiline, pimozide, phenothiazines, risperidone, sertindole, tricyclic antidepressants, ziprasidone)
•methadone
•pentamidine
•probucol
•some medicines for weight loss (including some herbal products, ephedra, ephedrine, dextroamphetamine)
•steroid hormones such as dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone
•terfenadine
•theophylline
•thyroid hormones
•water pills or diuretics
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Las suiguientes drogas pueden interferir con Advair Diskus®:
•trióxido de arsénico
•astemizol
•bepridil
•betabloqueadores, a menudo usados para la alta presión sanguínea o para problemas cardiacos
•cafeína
•ciertos antibióticos (como la claritromicina, eritromicina, gatifloxacino, gemifloxacina, grepafloxacino, levofloxacino, linezolid, moxifloxacina, esparfloxacino)
•cloroquina
•cisapride
•droperidol
•halofantrina
•levometadilo
•medicamentos para resfríos y dificultades respiratorias
•medicamentos para enfermedades cardiacas o alta presión sanguínea
•medicamentos conocidos como inhibidores de la MAO, tales como fenelcina (Nardil®), tranilcipromina (Parnate®), isocarboxacida (Marplan®) y selegilina (Carbex®, Eldepryl®)
•medicamentos para controlar el ritmo cardiaco (por ejemplo: amiodarona, disopiramida, dofetilida, flecainida, procainamida, quinidina, sotalol)
•medicamentos para tratar la depresión o enfermedades mentales (amoxapina, haloperidol, maprotilina, pimozida, fenotiazinas, risperidona, sertindol, antidepresivos tricíclicos, ziprasidona)
•metadona
•pentamidina
•probucol
•algunos medicamentos para bajar de peso (entre los que se incluyen algunos productos a base de hierbas, efedra, efedrina, dextroanfetamina).
•hormonas esteroideas, tales como la dexametasona, la cortisona, la hidrocortisona
•terfenadina
•teofilina
•hormonas tiroideas
•diuréticos
Informe al profesional que extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud todos los otros medicamentos que esté tomando, incluyendo los medicamentos de venta libre, suplementos nutritivos o productos a base de hierbas. Si usted consume bebidas con cafeína o alcohol de manera frecuente, si fuma o si utiliza drogas ilegales, indíqueselo también a quien extiende sus recetas o a su profesional de la salud. Estas sustancias pueden afectar el modo en que actúan sus medicamentos. Antes de comenzar a tomar cualquiera de sus medicamentos o de dejar de hacerlo, consulte a su profesional de la salud.
How should I use this medicine?
DO NOT use this medicine for an asthma attack. If you have severe onset or worsening of cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath seek immediate medical attention. Always keep a short-acting asthma medication such as albuterol on hand for asthma attacks.
Fluticasone; salmeterol is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Open and prepare mouthpiece of Diskus® device and slide device lever to activate the first dose (see package instructions). Do not advance the lever more than once at any one time as this will release further doses that will be wasted. Hold the Diskus® mouthpiece level to, but away from, the mouth, then exhale. Put the mouthpiece to the lips and breathe in the dose deeply and slowly. Remove canister from the mouth, hold breath for at least 10 seconds, and then exhale slowly. Close the Diskus®, which will also reset the dose lever for the next scheduled dose. Following administration, rinse mouth with water to minimize dry mouth; do not swallow the water. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose and continue with your regular schedule, spacing doses evenly. Do not use double or extra doses.
¿Cómo debo utilizar este medicamento?
NUNCA utilice este medicamento para un ataque de asma. Busque atención médica inmediatamente si tiene un comienzo severo o empeoramiento de tos, sibilancias, opresión en el pecho o falta de aliento. Mantenga siempre a su alcance un medicamento de acción corta para el asma, como el albuterol para los ataques de asma.
La combinación fluticasona; salmeterol es para inhalación por vía oral. Siga las instrucciones de la etiqueta del medicamento. Abra y prepare la boquilla del dispositivo Diskus® y deslice la palanca del dispositivo para activar la primera dosis (ver instrucciones en el envase). No mueva la palanca más de una vez por cada ocasión; si lo hace, liberará dosis adicionales que se desperdiciarán. Coloque la boquilla Diskus® al mismo nivel que la boca pero alejada de ésta y exhale. Coloque la boquilla entre los labios e inhale sus dosis profunda y lentamente. Retire el envase de la boca, contenga la respiración durante por lo menos 10 segundos y luego exhale lentamente. Cierre el Diskus® y la palanca regresará a su posición para poder liberar la siguiente dosis programada. Después de la administración, enjuáguese la boca con agua para disminuir el efecto de boca seca; no trague el agua. No utilice una dosis mayor a la recomendada.
Comuníquese con su pediatra o con su profesional de la salud para informarse acerca del uso de este medicamento en niños. Tal vez se necesite atención especial. ¿Qué sucede si me olvido de una dosis?
Si olvida una dosis, tómela ni bien lo recuerde. Si es la hora de su dosis siguiente, utilice sólo esa dosis y continúe con su horario habitual, espaciando las dosis de manera uniforme. No use dosis dobles o adicionales.
NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have question about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.
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