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- Allergy involves an exaggerated response of the immune system.
- The immune system is the body's organized defense mechanism against foreign invaders, particularly infections.
- Allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction.
- IgE is the allergy antibody.
- Allergies can develop at any age.
- Your risk of developing allergies is related to your parents' allergy history.
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What does an allergy mean?
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Flovent HFA
Flovent HFA Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Flovent HFA (fluticasone propionate) is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. It is a steroid. Common side effects include hoarseness or throat irritation.
Flovent HFA should be orally inhaled only in patients aged 4 years and older. For adults and children 12 years of age and older, the recommended starting dose ranges from 88-440 mcg twice daily, and the highest recommended dose is 880 mcg. The pediatric dose is 88 mcg twice daily. Flovent HFA may interact with conivaptan, diclofenac, imatinib, isoniazid, antibiotics, antifungal medications, antidepressants, heart or blood pressure medication, or HIV/AIDS medicine. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Flovent HFA should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Flovent HFA Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
FLOVENT® HFA Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients aged 4 years and older. It is also indicated for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Many of these patients may be able to reduce or eliminate their requirement for oral corticosteroids over time.
FLOVENT HFA Inhalation Aerosol is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Flovent HFA Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- weakness, tired feeling, nausea, vomiting, feeling like you might pass out;
- skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
- blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, ear pain, flu symptoms;
- wheezing ...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Flovent HFA Consumer Information: Uses
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work immediately and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (...
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