Advair is a prescription medication containing fluticasone and salmeterol for people with asthma to control their attacks. Advair is available in an easy-to-use, disc-shaped inhalation preparation known as "discus". Knowing how (and when) to use Advair inhalers correctly can go a long way in preventing asthma attacks.
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Part 1 of 3: Using Discus Inhalation
Step 1. Open the mouth
Hold the disc horizontally with one hand. Place the thumb of your other hand in the small arch. Slide away from your body. The inside of the disc should rotate and open. By now, his mouth should be open. Bring your mouth closer to your body.
Above the thumb grip, there should be a small gap containing the number pad. This figure shows the remaining dose. If the dose is running low, the number "0-5" will appear red
Step 2. Press the discus lever to prepare the dose
Hold this preparation horizontally and align it with the part of your mouth that is opening towards you. Slide the disc lever with your finger until it feels in. The dose is now ready.
There are many drug packages in this inhalation preparation. Pushing the lever will cause the medicine package to burst and release the medicine
Step 3. Try to exhale as much as possible
Ideally, your lungs should be completely empty. Keep your face away from the inhaled preparation when exhaling so that the dosage that has been prepared does not change.
Step 4. Inhale
Hold the Advair close to your mouth. Place your lips at the opening of his mouth. Inhale deeply through your mouth to inhale the entire dose of medication. Do not inhale through the nose.
Keep the inhaled preparation flat and level as you breathe in. That way, the drug can be removed smoothly
Step 5. Hold your breath
Hold your breath for at least 10 seconds (or as long as you can) after you inhale. The medicine takes some time for it to be fully absorbed.
After 10 seconds (or as long as you can afford), exhale slowly and gently. After that, you can breathe normally again
Step 6. Gargle
Use clean water to rinse. Gargle every time you use Advair. Finish by gargling before removing the water again. Do not swallow the water you use to rinse your mouth.
You should rinse your mouth to prevent candidiasis yeast infection of the throat. Advair can disrupt the balance of oral organisms so that fungi can grow
Step 7. Close and save the preparation again
Slide the disc until it closes again. The dose button will move forward one digit automatically. Place this preparation in a safe and clean place so that it can be reused at a later time.
Store Advair in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. Advair inhalation preparations can be used for 1 month after being opened from the package
Part 2 of 3: Using Advair Responsibly
Step 1. When in doubt, follow your doctor's advice
The time of using Advair varies from one patient to another. The only way to know for sure is to consult a doctor. Fortunately, Advair is a prescription drug, so you should consult your doctor first before using it.
The rest of the guide in this section is taken from Advair's information resources on the internet. This guide is general in nature. So, again, only a doctor can determine the right use for you
Step 2. Use Advair twice daily to prevent asthma attacks
Advair is generally used once in the morning and evening. Try to take Advair at the same time each day. You don't have to use it at the same "exact" time every day, just try to get closer to that time. For example, within 1 hour of your daily usage schedule.
- For long-term prevention of asthma symptoms, schedule the use of Advair every 12 hours. For example, if you take the first dose at 8 in the morning, continue with the second dose at 8 in the evening.
- Set an alarm on your phone or watch to help you stick to your Advair usage schedule.
Step 3. Take only one dose at a time
This is very important. Do not use more than the recommended dose within 12 hours, unless otherwise advised by your doctor. You may not be able to taste or smell the medicine you are snorting, but it "is there." You also won't get the benefit of overusing the drug.
Do not increase your dose of Advair even if you feel your asthma symptoms are getting worse. Medicines need time to show their effects. The doctor may also provide other treatment options to relieve severe symptoms that appear suddenly
Step 4. Continue taking the medication until you are advised to stop
Just as you shouldn't take more of a drug, you shouldn't take less than the prescription recommends. Continue taking Advair for as long as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop using it too soon, your asthma symptoms may worsen.
Part 3 of 3: Knowing When Advair Shouldn't Be Used
Step 1. Do not use Advair to fight a sudden asthma attack
This is very important to understand. Drugs in discus are not intended to relieve sudden acute asthma symptoms, because their effects are not fast enough to overcome them. On the other hand, even doubling the dose of Advair carries the risk of causing sometimes serious side effects.
To deal with acute asthma attacks, carry special inhaled preparations prescribed by a doctor. There are many types of inhalation preparations. Some of them use a class of drugs called beta agonists, but other options are also available. So, talk to your doctor if you don't already have a drug like this
Step 2. No need to make up for a missed dose
You probably didn't mean to miss a dose of Advair, but sometimes this kind of thing can happen. If you miss a dose of Advair, you can still use it as long as it's not past 2 hours. However, if it is near your next dose, you should wait and use it later. Take only one dose, there is no need to add a dose you missed.
Step 3. Do not use Advair if you are taking other LABA drugs
One of the active ingredients in Advair is salmeterol, a type of medicine called a long-acting beta agonist (LABA). This drug acts slowly gradually, unlike inhaled sudden asthma relievers. So don't use Advair if you are already taking LABA for asthma. The combined dose of the two may cause serious side effects. Your doctor should explain this to you when prescribing Advair.
Some examples of commonly used LABA drugs (and their brands): Salmeterol (Serevent), Formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist), and Arformoterol (Brovana)
Step 4. Do not use Advair if you have an unfavorable health condition
While it is safe for most patients, some people should not take Advair. Certain health conditions, illnesses, and medication use can interfere with the effects of Advair and make it unsafe. In fact, in some cases, harmful negative interactions may also occur. Pay attention to the section below.
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Do not use Advair if you:
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- allergy to its active ingredients (salmeterol and fulticasone)
- severe allergy to milk protein
- using other LABA drugs (see instructions above)
- having a sudden asthma attack (see instructions above)
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Consult your doctor first if you:
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- pregnant or breastfeeding
- allergy to other drugs
- have heart disease or high blood pressure
- have a seizure disorder such as epilepsy
- have immune disorders
- suffer from diabetes, glaucoma, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, or liver disease.
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Warning
- Side effects of normal use of Advair include throat irritation and infection, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and sinus irritation.
- Rare but serious side effects of Advair are anxiety, shaking, heart palpitations, chest pain, rash, swelling, and itching. Seek medical attention if you experience any of the above symptoms.
- Advair inhalations are not to be used in conjunction with a spacer.
- Stay away from people with infectious diseases while using Advair. Fluticasone is a steroid that can weaken the immune system. Talk to your doctor right away if you come into contact with someone with a highly contagious disease such as chickenpox or measles. This disease will be much more severe if your immune system is weak.
