Formoterol + Vilanterol
Uses
Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol are used in the treatment of allergic conditions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma.
How it Works
How Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol Work Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol is a combination of fluticasone furoate and vilanterol. Fluticasone furoate works by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies. Vilanterol functions by relaxing the air passages in the lungs, making breathing easier.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Fluticasone Furoate and Vilanterol include nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), upper respiratory tract infection, headache, fungal infection of the mouth, back pain, pneumonia, bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), sinus inflammation, cough, oropharyngeal pain, joint pain, high blood pressure, influenza, sore throat, and fever.
Expert Advice
- Fluticasone Furoate + Vilanterol dampens inflammation in the lungs, providing long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and preventing disease progression.
- Fluticasone Furoate + Vilanterol will not be effective for an ongoing asthma attack; use your rescue inhaler to manage sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Learn the correct technique for using metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI) to ensure that the appropriate amount of medication reaches your lungs, minimizing side effects.
- Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to prevent fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- Take the medication at the same time every day to help prevent asthma attacks.
- Avoid opening and closing the cover unnecessarily, as this may result in loss of medication.
- Never exhale into the mouthpiece.
- Only minuscule amounts of Fluticasone Furoate + Vilanterol may be absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation, making serious side effects such as weight gain unlikely.
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