Fluticasone-Salmeterol Pros and Cons
- Fluticasone-salmeterol can effectively treat asthma and COPD.
- It is safe for use in children 4 years and older (Advair Diskus).
- This inhaler contains two drugs and offers convenience of use.
- Fluticasone-salmeterol can be used for maintenance therapy to prevent symptoms of asthma, but it cannot treat a severe asthma attack.
- It takes a week or more for this medicine to start working.
- The inhaled corticosteroid can cause oral thrush.
- The Advair Diskus and AirDuo Respiclick products contain milk proteins and are not suitable for people with milk allergies.
- Combined fluticasone-salmeterol is expensive, even though generic versions are available.
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