Fluticasone + Salmeterol Benefits & Uses

Fluticasone + Salmeterol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Fluticasone + Salmeterol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mcg Salmeterol and 500 mcg Fluticasone in 1 puff
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mcg Salmeterol and 250 mcg Fluticasone in 1 puff
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 50 mcg Salmeterol and 250 mcg Fluticasone in 1 puff

Fluticasone + Salmeterol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluticasone + Salmeterol is used -

Moderate

Decreased potassium level in blood

Mild

Rash
Insomnia
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Nervousness
Oropharyngeal pain
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Tremor

Common

Throat Irritation
Nausea or vomiting
Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chest tightness
Cough
Headache
Nasal congestion
Sneezing
Sore throat
Shortness of Breath (Read More - How to Treat Shortness of Breath at Home: Natural Solutions)

Unknown

Stomach Upset

Fluticasone + Salmeterol Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluticasone + Salmeterol safe for pregnant women?

Fluticasone + Salmeterol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Fluticasone + Salmeterol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Fluticasone + Salmeterol safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Fluticasone + Salmeterol. If you see any side effects, stop taking Fluticasone + Salmeterol immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Fluticasone + Salmeterol again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Fluticasone + Salmeterol on the Kidneys?

Fluticasone + Salmeterol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fluticasone + Salmeterol on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Fluticasone + Salmeterol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Fluticasone + Salmeterol on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Fluticasone + Salmeterol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Severe Interaction of Fluticasone + Salmeterol with Other Drugs

Fluticasone + Salmeterol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Ketoconazole

Mifepristone

Amoxicillin,Pantoprazole,Clarithromycin

Selegiline

Itraconazole

Indinavir

Moderate

Moxifloxacin

Acetazolamide

Adalimumab

Metformin

Aspirin

Losartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Rasagiline

Clarithromycin

Ketoconazole

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Caffeine

Fluticasone + Salmeterol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluticasone + Salmeterol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Glaucoma
Allergy
Infections
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease
Cataract
Malnutrition
Cushing's Syndrome
Drug Allergy
Asthma
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Hyperthyroidism
Liver Disease
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Is this Fluticasone + Salmeterol habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Fluticasone + Salmeterol is addictive.

Fluticasone + Salmeterol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fluticasone + Salmeterol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Information about the interaction of Fluticasone + Salmeterol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.