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What is the brand name of Fluticasone/Salmeterol?
What is the generic name for Advair?
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
What is one of the indications for using Fluticasone/Salmeterol?
How often should Advair Diskus be used for asthma?
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What are the strengths available for Advair Diskus?
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What medication class does Fluticasone/Salmeterol belong to?
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What is a mechanism of action of Fluticasone?
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Salmeterol inhibits the release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from mast cells.
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Which of the following are potential side effects of Fluticasone/Salmeterol?
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What are contraindications for using Fluticasone/Salmeterol?
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What should patients avoid after using Fluticasone/Salmeterol?
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Study Notes
Brand and Generic Names
- Brand name: Advair
- Generic name: Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Indications
- Long-term maintenance treatment of asthma for patients aged 4 years and older (Advair Diskus) and 12 years and older (Advair HFA)
- Maintenance treatment for airflow obstruction in COPD patients associated with chronic bronchitis
Dosing Guidelines
- Asthma: One Diskus inhalation or two HFA inhalations twice daily, about 12 hours apart
- Airflow obstruction: One inhalation of Advair 250/50 twice daily, morning and evening
- For patients not currently on corticosteroids, starting dose recommended is Advair Diskus 100/50 twice daily
Strengths and Dosage Forms
- Advair Diskus available strengths: 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 (all values in mcg)
- Advair HFA available strengths: 45/21, 115/21, 230/21 (all values in mcg)
Medication Class
- Classified as an antiasthmatic
Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action
- Fluticasone: Acts on receptor proteins in sensitive cells; forms steroid-receptor complex leading to m-RNA transcription; produces proteins and enzymes for anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory effects
- Salmeterol: Stimulates adenyl cyclase leading to increased c-AMP; causes relaxation of bronchial, uterine, and vascular smooth muscle; inhibits release of mediators from mast cells
Drug Interactions
- Systemic corticosteroids may produce additive effects
- Risk of increased toxicity with sympathomimetics, tricyclic antidepressants, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- β-blockers can diminish effectiveness of Salmeterol, with nonselective agents posing a higher risk
Side Effects and Adverse Effects
- Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, headache, nausea, vomiting, sinusitis, bronchitis, cough, rash, and angioedema
Contraindications
- Not for primary treatment of status asthmaticus; long-acting β-2-adrenergic agonists increase risk of asthma-related death
- Caution is needed for transitioning patients from systemic corticosteroids
- Not suitable for rapid relief of bronchospasm; may lead to secondary oral fungal infections
- Caution advised in patients with cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and during pregnancy (Category C)
Patient Counseling Points
- Avoid eye contact; rinse mouth after use
- Contact a healthcare provider for severe or persistent side effects
- If a dose is missed, skip it and resume normal schedule
- Treatment requires regular use for full benefits, which may take up to four weeks to manifest
- Ensure understanding and proper use of Diskus and HFA inhaler
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