An inhaled corticosteroid - It helps decrease inflammation in your lungs
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Fluticasone Propionate in Fixed Combination with Salmeterol
Possible increase in asthma-related death in patients receiving long-acting β2-adrenergic bronchodilators, including salmeterol, in addition to usual asthma therapy.
Reserve use of fixed combination with salmeterol for patients with asthma whose disease is inadequately controlled with other asthma controller therapy (e.g., low to medium dosage of inhaled corticosteroids) or whose disease severity warrants treatment with 2 maintenance therapies. (See Acute Exacerbations of Asthma or COPD under Cautions).
FLUTICASONE (floo TIK a sone) inhalation is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your lungs. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Never use this medicine for an acute asthma attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use more often than directed. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Make sure that you are using your inhaler correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if you have any questions.
A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
If you are also using a bronchodilator inhaler, like albuterol, use that inhaler first. Wait 5 minutes or more before using this medicine.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 4 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your short-acting inhalers more often, call your doctor right away.
Try not to come in contact with people who have chickenpox or the measles while you are taking this medicine. If you do, call your doctor right away.
Last Updated: February 27, 2009
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