Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent Diskus
/ Asthma Medicines [1] /
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) discontinued production of Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate) and Flovent Diskus. The last date the product will be available for ordering is Dec. 31, 2023. GSK believes a supply of these products will be gone by early 2024. Authorized generic versions of these inhalers will still be available. Read the announcement [2].
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: Flovent® Diskus®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.flovent.com/ [3]
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory tract infection
Throat, nose and/or sinus irritation
Nausea and vomiting
Cough and/or persistent cough
Fever
Headache
Upset stomach
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