From the Guidelines
The product name containing fluticasone propionate and salmeterol is Advair (also known as Seretide in some countries). This combination medication is available in different formulations including Advair Diskus (a dry powder inhaler) and Advair HFA (a metered-dose inhaler). It combines fluticasone propionate, an inhaled corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the lungs, with salmeterol, a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) that helps relax and open airways. Advair is primarily used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 1. The medication comes in various strengths, with fluticasone/salmeterol doses such as 100/50 mcg, 250/50 mcg, and 500/50 mcg in the Diskus formulation. It's typically taken twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart.
Some key points to consider when prescribing Advair include:
- The combination of fluticasone and salmeterol has been shown to reduce exacerbations and improve lung function in patients with COPD 1
- The medication has also been shown to improve health-related quality of life and reduce dyspnea in patients with COPD 1
- However, the combination therapy may increase the risk of pneumonia, particularly in patients with COPD 1
- The medication should be used with caution in patients with a history of pneumonia or other respiratory infections 1
Overall, Advair is a effective medication for the treatment of asthma and COPD, but it should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional and with careful consideration of the potential risks and benefits.
From the FDA Drug Label
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 500/50 NDC 0378-9322-32 Rx only Wixela Inhub® (fluticasonepropionateand salmeterolinhalation powder, USP) 500/50 FOR ORAL INHALATION ONLY Wixela Inhub® contains both fluticasone propionate and salmeterol.
The product name for Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol is Wixela Inhub 2.
From the Research
Product Name for Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
The product name for Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol is:
- Advair Diskus 3, 4, 5, 6
- Seretide Accuhaler 3
- Seretide/Advair inhalation aerosol 5
- Wixela Inhub 4, 6
- Salmeterol-Fluticasone Propionate Easyhaler 7
Key Features of These Products
- Advair Diskus and Seretide Accuhaler are dry powder inhalers (DPI) containing salmeterol and fluticasone propionate 3
- Wixela Inhub is a generic version of Advair Diskus, with established bioequivalence 4
- Salmeterol-Fluticasone Propionate Easyhaler is a multidose dry powder inhaler designed for simplicity and ease of use 7