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Flovent Inhaler Generic Brand
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Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sown)
Uses
Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the swelling and inflammation of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to prevent the wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma, bronchitis, or some types of emphysema.
This medication does not work immediately. Therefore, it is not used to relieve an asthma attack....
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Advair Diskus Asthma Inhaler Dosage and Storage
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL INHALATION DISK - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all) Overdose If overdose is suspected,... Read more »
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