Fluticasone/salmeterol

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Fluticasone/salmeterol (pronounced as floo-TIK-a-sone/sal-ME-te-role) is a combination medication used in the management and prevention of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Etymology

The name "Fluticasone/salmeterol" is derived from the names of the two active ingredients in the medication: Fluticasone propionate, a synthetic corticosteroid, and Salmeterol, a long-acting beta-2 agonist.

Usage

Fluticasone/salmeterol is used to control and prevent symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). It works by reducing inflammation and swelling in the airways, making breathing easier.

Related Terms

  • Inhaler: A device used to deliver medication into the body via the lungs.
  • Corticosteroid: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates.
  • Beta-2 agonist: A type of medication that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Fluticasone/salmeterol include throat irritation, hoarseness, voice changes, bad taste in the mouth, or cough. Serious side effects may include chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe dizziness, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, and unusual tiredness.

Precautions

Before using Fluticasone/salmeterol, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to either fluticasone or salmeterol; or to other corticosteroids or beta-2 agonists; or if you have any other allergies.

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