Flixotide Discus - 250 mcg
Quantity : 60 Doses
FLIXOTIDE DISCUS - 250 MCG
Composition
The main ingredient of Flixotide Discus is fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the category of medicines known as corticosteroids (It is a group of synthetic
hormones, usually refer as steroids
How does it work
Fluticasone propionate in the Flixotide Discus has an anti-inflammatory action and works by lessening irritation and swelling in the lungs. This medicine also refers as a preventer, since it is used to prevent asthma attacks in people when used on a daily basis. When used with other long- acting bronchodilators, Flixotide assists in fighting with the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms in 250 mcg or 500 mcg strength variants.
How to use this
Always consumed that variant of Flixotide which is prescribed by your doctor after analyzing your medical condition. Do not increase or decrease its dosage without medical recommendation. A special kind of inhaler, Diskus should be used to inhale the powder. If you have done correctly, you will be able to taste the powder on the tongue. For mild asthma- 100 to 250 milligrams are prescribed for twice a day. Asthma patients must remember that Flixotide Discus is not used to treat sudden asthma attacks. Medicine may take few days to a few months to show its impact.
Side Effects
Common side- effects are- bruising, voice hoarseness, thrush in the mouth and throat etc. patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can report of Pneumonia (symptoms like- fever, change in sputum color, increased sputum production/ cough, chills etc.).Rare side-effects are- candidiasis in the esophagus, increased sugar levels, restless, nervousness etc.
Precautions and Warning
Talk to your doctor or health specialist if:-
You are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
You have ever been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
You have ever experienced tuberculosis or thrush in your mouth
You are consuming Flixotide along with other steroid tablets or just finished taking
steroid tablets.
You are taking other medications- a type of antiviral medicine known as a protease
inhibitor or fungal infections medicines like ketoconazole
You are pregnant/planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding · Your breathing or wheezing gets worse after using this medication It is recommended that children being treated with steroids, including Flixotide Diskus have their height checked regularly by their doctor.
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Description
FLIXOTIDE DISCUS - 250 MCG
Composition
The main ingredient of Flixotide Discus is fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate belongs to the category of medicines known as corticosteroids (It is a group of synthetic
hormones, usually refer as steroids
How does it work
Fluticasone propionate in the Flixotide Discus has an anti-inflammatory action and works by lessening irritation and swelling in the lungs. This medicine also refers as a preventer, since it is used to prevent asthma attacks in people when used on a daily basis. When used with other long- acting bronchodilators, Flixotide assists in fighting with the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms in 250 mcg or 500 mcg strength variants.
How to use this
Always consumed that variant of Flixotide which is prescribed by your doctor after analyzing your medical condition. Do not increase or decrease its dosage without medical recommendation. A special kind of inhaler, Diskus should be used to inhale the powder. If you have done correctly, you will be able to taste the powder on the tongue. For mild asthma- 100 to 250 milligrams are prescribed for twice a day. Asthma patients must remember that Flixotide Discus is not used to treat sudden asthma attacks. Medicine may take few days to a few months to show its impact.
Side Effects
Common side- effects are- bruising, voice hoarseness, thrush in the mouth and throat etc. patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can report of Pneumonia (symptoms like- fever, change in sputum color, increased sputum production/ cough, chills etc.).Rare side-effects are- candidiasis in the esophagus, increased sugar levels, restless, nervousness etc.
Precautions and Warning
Talk to your doctor or health specialist if:-
You are allergic to fluticasone propionate or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
You have ever been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus
You have ever experienced tuberculosis or thrush in your mouth
You are consuming Flixotide along with other steroid tablets or just finished taking
steroid tablets.
You are taking other medications- a type of antiviral medicine known as a protease
inhibitor or fungal infections medicines like ketoconazole
You are pregnant/planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding · Your breathing or wheezing gets worse after using this medication It is recommended that children being treated with steroids, including Flixotide Diskus have their height checked regularly by their doctor.
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