Fluticasone Furoate-Vilanterol
Fluticasone Furoate-Vilanterol 60 Aerosol Powder Breath Activated
What is Fluticasone Furoate-Vilanterol?
Fluticasone furoate-vilanterol is a combination medication used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Fluticasone furoate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, while vilanterol is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing. This inhalation therapy is not for relief of acute bronchospasm.Side Effects
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Eye pain, vision loss, seeing halos around lights
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, or muscle cramps
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, any kind of infection (including tuberculosis or herpes infection of the eye), eye problems (including cataracts or glaucoma), heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, osteoporosis, seizures, thyroid problems, or a weak immune system. Tell your doctor if you have ever been exposed to chickenpox or measles.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of asthma-related hospital stays, intubations, and deathIncreased risk of infection, including fungus infection in the mouth (thrush)Increased risk of pneumonia in people who have COPDAdrenal gland problemsIncreased risk of paradoxical bronchospasm (trouble breathing right after use) and asthma-related deathHeart rhythm problemsLow bone mineral density, which may lead to osteoporosisGlaucoma or cataractsSlowed growth in children
- Do not use this medicine to treat acute attacks. You should have another medicine to use for an acute asthma attack or COPD flare-up. Tell your doctor right away if your condition gets worse or you need to use your other medicine more often than usual.
- Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
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What is Fluticasone Furoate-Vilanterol ?
Fluticasone furoate-vilanterol is a combination medication used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Fluticasone furoate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, while vilanterol is a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing. This inhalation therapy is not for relief of acute bronchospasm.- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Eye pain, vision loss, seeing halos around lights
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, or muscle cramps
- Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches
- Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting
- Changes in skin color, dark freckles, easy bruising, muscle weakness, round or puffy face
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, any kind of infection (including tuberculosis or herpes infection of the eye), eye problems (including cataracts or glaucoma), heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, osteoporosis, seizures, thyroid problems, or a weak immune system. Tell your doctor if you have ever been exposed to chickenpox or measles.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of asthma-related hospital stays, intubations, and deathIncreased risk of infection, including fungus infection in the mouth (thrush)Increased risk of pneumonia in people who have COPDAdrenal gland problemsIncreased risk of paradoxical bronchospasm (trouble breathing right after use) and asthma-related deathHeart rhythm problemsLow bone mineral density, which may lead to osteoporosisGlaucoma or cataractsSlowed growth in children
- Do not use this medicine to treat acute attacks. You should have another medicine to use for an acute asthma attack or COPD flare-up. Tell your doctor right away if your condition gets worse or you need to use your other medicine more often than usual.
- Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
- Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
- Worsening of breathing problems, shortness of breath, wheezing
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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