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Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair)
Combination inhaled steroid + long-acting bronchodilator
Advair combines fluticasone (steroid) and salmeterol (long-acting bronchodilator). Daily for asthma and COPD. Available as Diskus (DPI) and HFA (pressurized).
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense both forms. Salmeterol is not a rescue medication — keep salbutamol on hand.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
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Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advair Diskus Fluticasone/Salmeterol | 250/50mcg | DPI | Active |
Diskus is breath-activated (no shake/coordinate). HFA is pressurized and benefits from a spacer.
No — Advair is daily prevention. Use a separate rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms.
Yes — same as other inhaled steroids.
Related pages in Respiratory
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
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Once-daily long-acting bronchodilator for COPD and severe asthma
Budesonide/Formoterol (Symbicort)
Combination inhaled steroid + long-acting bronchodilator
Fluticasone/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (Trelegy)
Triple combination inhaler for COPD and asthma
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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