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Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent HFA
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent HFA
Note: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is discontinuing 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.
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: Flovent® HFA
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.flovent.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Throat/sinus irritation
Headache
Diarrhea
Difficulty speaking
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir Digihaler
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir Digihaler
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: ArmonAir® Digihaler®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: digihaler.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection or inflammation of nose and throat
Upper respiratory infection
Thrush
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir RespiClick
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir RespiClick
This medicine has been discontinued and replaced with the ArmonAir® Digihaler® (fluticasone propionate) inhalation powder inhaler. The ArmonAir Digihailer contains a built-in electronic module that records and stores information about inhaler events. ArmonAir Digihaler may be used with, and transmits information to a mobile App. Use of the App is not required for administration of ArmonAir Digihaler.
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: ArmonAir® RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: Discontinued and replaced with ArmonAir® Digihaler®
Possible Side Effects:
Infection or inflammation of nose and throat
Upper respiratory infection
Thrush
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent Diskus
Note: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is discontinuing 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.
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/
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
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo Digihaler
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo Digihaler
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Brand Name: AirDuo Digihaler®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: digihaler.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection of nose and throat
Thrush
Back pain
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo RespiClick
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo RespiClick
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Brand Name: AirDuo RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://myairduo.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection of nose and throat
Thrush
Back pain
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – Generic for AirDuo RespiClick
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – Generic for AirDuo RespiClick
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Brand Name: Generic for AirDuo RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://myairduo.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection of nose and throat
Thrush
Back pain
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – Wixela Inhub
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Brand Name: Wixela Inhub®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: wixela.com
Possible Side Effects:
Thrush
Pneumonia
Weakened immune system
*Do not use if you have a milk allergy
Fluticasone/Salmeterol – ADVAIR Diskus
Fluticasone/Salmeterol – ADVAIR Diskus
Drug Name: Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Brand Name: ADVAIR® Diskus®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.advair.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory tract infection
Throat irritation
Hoarseness and voice changes
Thrush
Bronchitis
Cough
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Fluticasone/Salmeterol – ADVAIR HFA
Fluticasone/Salmeterol – ADVAIR HFA
Drug Name: Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Brand Name: ADVAIR® HFA
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.advair.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory tract infection
Throat irritation
Hoarseness and voice changes
Thrush
Bronchitis
Cough
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
References
Medical Review August 2018.
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