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• What is fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation (Advair HFA)?
• What are the possible side effects of this medication (Advair HFA)?
• What is the most important information I should know about fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair HFA)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using this medication (Advair HFA)?
• How should I use this medication (Advair HFA)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Advair HFA)?
• What happens if I overdose (Advair HFA)?
• What should I avoid while using this medication (Advair HFA)?
• What other drugs will affect this medication (Advair HFA)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Advair HFA)?

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Advair HFA)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include angina or chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeats, seizures, tremor, weakness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

What should I avoid while using this medication (Advair HFA)?

Do not use a second form of salmeterol (such as Serevent) or use a similar inhaled bronchodilator such as formoterol (Foradil) unless your doctor has told you to.

Fluticasone and salmeterol can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicines.

What other drugs will affect this medication (Advair HFA)?

Before using fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• amiodarone (Cordarone);
• a diuretic or "water pill";
• HIV medicines such as atazanavir (Reyataz), ritonavir (Norvir), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), or saquinavir (Invirase);
• an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam);
• an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), fluoxetine (Prozac), nefazodone, or imipramine (Tofranil);
• antibiotics such as clarithromycin (Biaxin) or telithromycin (Ketek);
• antifungal medications such as ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporanox); or
• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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