FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL XINAFOATE (ADVAIR HFA) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL XINAFOATE

What is the Trade Name for FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL XINAFOATE?

ADVAIR HFA

What are the Indications for FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL XINAFOATE?

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

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