Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
Formulated to alleviate bronchial constriction to support improved airflow and mitigate asthma symptoms.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation Powder
- Strengths
- 100mcg + 50mcg · 250mcg + 50mcg · 500mcg + 50mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Advair Diskus, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Advair Diskus vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Advair Diskus details
- Conditions
- Asthma · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Alternative names
- fluticasone, salmeterol
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid, Long-Acting Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist (LABA) Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Inhaled Bronchodilator and Corticosteroid
- Contraindications
- status asthmaticus; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins
- Minor side effects
- hoarseness; throat irritation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- oral candidiasis; upper respiratory tract infection; bronchospasm
- Dosage forms
- Inhalation Powder
- Administration route
- Inhalation use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Ritonavir; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients four years and older.
Serious side effects
paradoxical bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; pneumonia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate bronchial constriction to support improved airflow and mitigate asthma symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Fluticasone reduces lung airway inflammation, while salmeterol provides long-acting bronchodilation by relaxing smooth muscle.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if benefits outweigh fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Advair Diskus is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.