Advair Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredients
- Fluticasone Propionate · Salmeterol
- Route
- Inhalation use
- Form
- Inhalation Powder
- Strengths
- 100mcg + 50mcg · 250mcg + 50mcg · 500mcg + 50mcg
This listing uses Advair Diskus as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation powder for asthma and COPD. It combines a corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator in one device.
Mechanism of action
Fluticasone reduces lung airway inflammation, while salmeterol provides long-acting bronchodilation by relaxing smooth muscle.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if benefits outweigh fetal risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Advair Diskus is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.