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Flovent Diskus is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This medicine is sometimes used together with steroid medicine taken by mouth.
Flovent brands of fluticasone inhalation may be used in children as young as 4 years old. Arnuity Ellipta should not be used in children younger than 5 years old, and ArmonAir should not be used in anyone younger than 12 years old.
Fluticasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Flovent Diskus is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.
You should not use the inhalation powder if you are allergic to milk proteins.
You should not use Flovent Diskus if you are allergic to fluticasone. Do not use the inhalation powder (ArmonAir RespiClick, Arnuity Ellipta or Flovent Diskus) if you are allergic to milk proteins.
Do not use Flovent Diskus to treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal);
glaucoma or cataracts;
an infection caused by parasites (such as giardia, malaria, leishmaniasis, hookworm, pinworm, toxoplasmosis, and many others);
tuberculosis;
herpes infection of the eyes;
liver disease;
low bone mineral density; or
a weak immune system.
Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor about your risk.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether fluticasone will harm an unborn baby. However, having untreated or uncontrolled asthma during pregnancy may cause complications such as low birth weight, premature birth, or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating asthma may outweigh any risks to the baby.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Flovent Diskus is not a rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Use only fast-acting inhalation medicine for an attack. Seek medical attention if your breathing problems get worse quickly, or if you think your asthma medications are not working as well.
Flovent is a liquid form of fluticasone used with an inhaler device. This device creates a spray that you inhale through your mouth and into your lungs.
Flovent Diskus, ArmonAir, and Arnuity Ellipta are powder forms of fluticasone that come with a special inhaler device preloaded with blister packs containing measured doses of fluticasone. The device opens and loads a blister of fluticasone each time you use the inhaler.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Do not allow a young child to use this medicine without help from an adult.
Your dose needs may change if you have surgery, are ill, are under stress, or have recently had an asthma attack. Do not change your medication dose or schedule without your doctor's advice.
To reduce the chance of developing a yeast infection in your mouth, rinse with water (but do not swallow) after using this medicine. Pay special attention to your dental hygiene. Fluticasone can cause cavities or tooth discoloration.
If you also use an oral steroid medication, you should not stop using it suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you may need an oral steroid in an emergency.
Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Your vision may also need to be checked at regular intervals.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment, or if symptoms get worse. If you use a peak flow meter at home, call your doctor if your numbers are lower than normal.
You should not stop using Flovent Diskus suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Store the powder forms in the unopened foil pouch or tray until ready to use. Throw away any unused medicine when the inhalations counter on your inhaler device shows "0."
Store the Flovent HFA canister with the mouthpiece down. Keep the canister away from open flame or high heat, such as in a car on a hot day. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty inhaler canister.
Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.
If you use Arnuity Ellipta, do not use more than 1 inhalation per day.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
An overdose of fluticasone is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms. Long term use of an inhaled steroid can lead to glaucoma, cataracts, thinning skin, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicine.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
weakness, tired feeling, nausea, vomiting, feeling like you might pass out;
wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using Flovent Diskus;
blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
worsening of your asthma symptoms;
blood vessel inflammation--fever, cough, stomach pain, weight loss, skin rash, severe tingling, numbness, chest pain; or
liver problems--upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Fluticasone can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.
Common side effects may include:
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, sinus pain;
low fever, cough, wheezing, chest tightness;
hoarseness or deepened voice;
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
headache; or
nausea, vomiting, upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
an antibiotic;
antifungal medicine;
antiviral medicine to treat HIV or AIDS; or
steroid medicine.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect fluticasone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Flovent Diskus (www.drugs.com/mtm/flovent-diskus.html).
Note: This document contains side effect information about fluticasone. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Flovent Diskus.
Applies to fluticasone: inhalation aerosol powder, inhalation powder
Along with its needed effects, fluticasone (the active ingredient contained in Flovent Diskus) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking fluticasone:
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Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking fluticasone:
Symptoms of overdose
Some side effects of fluticasone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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Applies to fluticasone: compounding powder, inhalation aerosol, inhalation aerosol with adapter, inhalation powder, inhalation suspension
The most commonly reported adverse events have included headache, upper respiratory tract infection or inflammation, throat irritation, oral candidiasis, nausea and vomiting.
Very common (10% or more): Upper respiratory tract infection (up to 21%), nasal congestion/blockage
Common (1% to 10%): Cough, lower respiratory infection, sinusitis/sinus infection, hoarseness/dysphonia, bronchitis, pneumonia (in COPD patients), rhinitis
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Paradoxical bronchospasm
Very rare (less than 0.01%):
Frequency not reported: Epistaxis; ear, nose, throat, and tonsil signs and symptoms; ear, nose, and throat polyps
Postmarketing reports: Asthma exacerbation, wheeze
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Angioedema (mainly facial and oropharyngeal), respiratory symptoms (dyspnea and/or bronchospasm)
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Anaphylactic reactions
Very common (10% or more): Oropharyngeal candidiasis (up to 13.7%), throat irritation (up to 22%)
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, vomiting, throat irritation, gastrointestinal discomfort and pain, viral gastrointestinal infection, toothache
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Dyspepsia
Frequency not reported: Abdominal discomfort, oral ulcerations, dental discomfort, oral erythema and rashes, month and tongue disorders
Postmarketing reports: Sore throat
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Adrenal suppression
Frequency not reported: Cushing's syndrome, cushingoid features
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Cataract, glaucoma
Frequency not reported: Keratitis, conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Anxiety, sleep disorders, behavioral changes including hyperactivity and irritability (predominantly in children), depression
Common (1% to 10%): Muscle injury, musculoskeletal pain, back pain
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Growth retardation (pediatrics), decrease in bone mineral density
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Arthralgia
Postmarketing reports: Osteoporosis
Very common (10% or more): Headache (up to 14%)
Common (1% to 10%): Malaise and fatigue
Frequency not reported: Dizziness
Postmarketing reports: Aphonia
Common (1% to 10%): Malaise, fever
Frequency not reported: Allergic ear, nose, and throat disorders
Common (1% to 10%): Contusions, pruritus, skin rash
Frequency not reported: Photodermatitis, acne and folliculitis
Postmarketing reports: Ecchymosis
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Systemic eosinophilic conditions
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hyperglycemia
Frequency not reported: Fluid disturbances, weight gain, appetite disturbances
Frequency not reported: Palpitations
Postmarketing reports: Chest tightness
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/1/2020.
Source: Drugs.com Flovent Diskus (www.drugs.com/mtm/flovent-diskus.html).
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