From the Guidelines
The brand name for fluticasone/salmeterol is Advair. This combination medication is also available under other brand names including Wixela Inhub, AirDuo RespiClick, and Seretide (in some countries outside the US) 1. Advair is a combination inhaler containing fluticasone, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways, and salmeterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) that helps relax and open air passages in the lungs. Some key points to consider when prescribing this medication include:
- It is commonly prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management 1.
- The medication comes in different strengths and in two delivery devices: Advair Diskus (a dry powder inhaler) and Advair HFA (a metered-dose inhaler).
- Patients should be aware that this medication is meant for long-term control and won't provide immediate relief during an acute asthma attack, so a rescue inhaler should always be kept available. In terms of its effectiveness, studies have shown that combination therapy with fluticasone and salmeterol can reduce the annual rate of moderate to severe exacerbations in symptomatic adults with severe airflow obstruction 1. However, the decision to prescribe this medication should be based on individual patient needs and medical history.
From the FDA Drug Label
The FEV1 results are displayed in Figure 1 Trials Comparing Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol Inhalation Powder with Fluticasone Propionate Alone or Salmeterol Alone In clinical trials comparing fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder with its individual components, improvements in most efficacy endpoints were greater with fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder than with the use of either fluticasone propionate or salmeterol alone The brand name for the combination of fluticasone and salmeterol is ADVAIR 2, and also ADVAIR HFA and ADVAIR DISKUS are mentioned in the label 2.
From the Research
Brand Name of Fluticasone Salmeterol
- The brand name of the combination therapy of fluticasone and salmeterol is Seretide or Advair, as mentioned in the study 3.
- Another brand name mentioned is Viani 50/250 microg, which is also a combination of salmeterol and fluticasone propionate 3.
- Fluticort plus is also a generic brand name of salmeterol/fluticasone combination, as compared to the brand name Seretide in a study 4.
Availability of Brand Names
- The availability of these brand names may vary depending on the region and country, as some brand names may not be licensed for use in certain countries, such as the pMDI formulation of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol in the UK, USA, or China 5.