Advair Diskus

Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate, salmeterol) is a combination medicine that works to control asthma. One of the active ingredients works by opening up the airways, while the other one reduces inflammation in the lungs. In case this medicine is used to control asthma, it can be prescribed for children from 4 to 11. This medicine can be used twice a day unless your health car provider recommended doing otherwise. You will notice the first results after 30 minutes from the moment you take a dose, but several weeks may be required for you to feel the full benefits. This medicine is suppose to be efficient for most patients taking it, with only a few mild side effects experienced, such as sore throat, upper respiratory infection, muscle pain, nausea, cough, diarrhea, bronchitis, headaches, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, and difficulty speaking. Make sure you contact your health care provider as soon as possible if your body condition not seem to respond to the treatment and you experience repeated attacks of asthma, hives, shortness of breath, rash, bronchial spasms, and swelling. These symptoms can indicate your dose needs to be adjusted for Advair Diskus to work properly. As a result of using this medicine you can be more susceptible to infections, so make sure you avoid contacts with people that are ill (measles, chickenpox). Never start using any new medications before talking to your doctor. Ask your health care provider if it’s okay to combine such drugs as tricyclic antidepressants, beta blockers, water pills, long-acting inhalers, ritonavir, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and ketoconazole with your individually prescribed dose of Advair Diskus, as these have been reported to cause interactions. Never use more of Advair Diskus than prescribed, as your symptoms are unlikely to improve as a result. The following symptoms of an overdose are possible if you happen to take too much of this medicine: headache, fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, tremor, and muscle cramps. Seek emergency medical help if you have developed any of the symptoms mentioned. Never share Advair Diskus with other people, even if they have symptoms similar to yours. Every person is supposed to be examined by a qualified health care professional before being prescribed a certain dose of Advair Diskus, just to make sure the treatment will be efficient and safe with no serious side effects whatsoever.