FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL (AirDuo Digihaler) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL

What is the Trade Name for FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL?

AirDuo Digihaler

What are the Indications for FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AirDuo ¬Æ Digihaler ¬Æ is indicated for the treatment of asthma in adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older. AirDuo Digihaler should be used for patients not adequately controlled on a long term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an inhaled corticosteroid and long acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA). Limitations of Use : AirDuo Digihaler is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. AirDuo Digihaler is a combination of fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid, and salmeterol, a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA), indicated for treatment of asthma in patients aged 12 years and older. AirDuo Digihaler should be used for patients not adequately controlled on a long term asthma control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an inhaled corticosteroid and long acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA). ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. ( 1 )

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