- Resources
Should You Take Advair And Prednisone At The Same Time?
- Advair Diskus Inhl Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all)
Uses
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (such as COPD). It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known...
Read moreMore information on "Should You Take Advair And Prednisone At The Same Time?"
From Our Experts
Competition Heats Up for Advair's Share of the Market
While the economy sputters, the long acting bronchodilator/ corticosteroid combination inhaler market is booming. While big ... Read more »
Don't be Afraid of Using Advair and Symbicort
So what's the deal with Advair and Symbicort? These meds have helped so many asthmatics finally gain control of their asthma, yet, with... Read more »
Does Advair cause weight gain?
Weight gain while using Advair is something that has been discussed a lot in asthma communities, as you can see here and here and here and... Read more »
What Is It Like to Take Oral Prednisone?
I was recently prescribed oral Prednisone to deal with an MS exacerbation and I wanted to tell you all about my experience. What is... Read more »
Prednisone
Hello Everyone! I just wanted to say that although prednisone can be a double edged sword, and it can cause big problems if used at high... Read more »
From Our Sources
Advair Diskus Asthma Inhaler Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: FLUTICASONE/SALMETEROL INHALATION DISK - ORAL Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all) Warning Rarely, serious (sometimes... Read more »
Advair, Symbicort and FDA Advisory Committee Recommednations f...
Have questions or comments? Click here. Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listened to presentations and comments from several members... Read more »
Q&A: Can asthma drugs cause thin skin?
A reader who has been taking the asthma med Advair wants to know if the drug could be responsible for her thinning, easily-bruised skin. According to... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
