Advair Diskus

Advair Diskus 100/50, Advair Diskus  250/50, and Advair Diskus  500/50 are combinations of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate. This special combination of fluticasone and salmeterol is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties caused by asthma. Fluticasone is in a class of medications called steroids. This medication works by reducing swelling in the airways. Salmeterol is in a class of medications called long-acting beta-agonists. It works by relaxing and opening air passages in the lungs which makes it easier to breathe.

Advair Diskus 100/50, Advair Diskus  250/50, and Advair Diskus  500/50 are uniquely designed devices which contains a double-foil blister strip of a powder formulation of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol xinafoate intended for oral inhalation. Each blister contains 100, 250, or 500 mcg of microfine fluticasone propionate and 72.5 mcg of microfine salmeterol xinafoate salt, equivalent to 50 mcg of salmeterol base, in 12.5 mg of formulation containing lactose. Each blister contains one complete dose of both medications.

One the device is opened and activated, the medication is dispersed into the air stream created by the patient inhaling through the mouthpiece.

It is usually used twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening - usually twelve hours apart. In order to have better result, use it around the same time every day. Follow the label or your doctor's recommendation using the medication.

Do not use fluticasone and salmeterol during an asthma attack.

Advair Diskus controls asthma but does not cure it. It might take upto two weeks before you can get some positive result or feel any change. Consult your doctor if you don't feel betterr in two weeks. 

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• Treats the two main components of asthma
• Improves lung function
• Reduces the need for a fast-acting inhaler