Flovent inhaler is a medicine used in children (12 months and older) and adolescents and adults (16 years and older) to treat breathing problems such as asthma. This medication contains the active ingredient fluticasone propionate which belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It has anti-inflammatory action and helps to reduce swelling and irritation in the walls of the small air passages in the lungs and thus ease breathing problems. It also prevents attacks of asthma.
Flovent HFA is prescribed by vets for dogs and cats that suffer from bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma. Administering Flovent HFA is easier and more effective when you use an aerosol mask designed specifically for dogs and cats.
Manufacturer Information
The brand Flovent HFA is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Inc. and comes from Canada, New Zealand, Turkey and United Kingdom. It may come from other international countries. Flovent is available in dosage forms of 50 mcg/120 dose, 125 mcg/120 dose, and 250 mcg/120 dose. Flovent inhaler is a pressurized metered dose inhaler containing 50, 125, or 250 mcg of fluticasone propionate per inhalation.
Stop taking Flovent and call your doctor at once if you have one of these serious side effects:
• Thrush (yeast infection of mouth or throat)
• Allergic reaction
• Churg-Strauss Syndrome (A flu-like illness, rash, pins and needles or numbness of arms or legs, severe sinusitis and worsening lung or breathing problems)
• Esophageal candidiasis
• Bone fractures or osteoporosis
• Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes)
• Cataract
• Decreased adrenal function
• Bronchospasm
• Hyperglycemia
• Decreased ability to fight infections
• Persistent pain and/or limited range of motion of a joint or a limb
Less serious side effects of Flovent inhaler may include cough, fever, sore throat or irritation, headache, anxiety, sleep disturbance, behavioural changes, hoarseness and voice changes, increased bruising, upper respiratory tract infection, viral infections and stuffy or runny nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.
Flovent Inhaler should be used exactly as prescribed by the doctor. It is very important that you use 2 puffs of Flovent inhaler every day, twice a day (even if you have no symptoms), unless otherwise instructed by your doctor. This will help you to keep free of symptoms throughout the day and night. The medicine in Flovent inhaler must not be swallowed and only inhaled. It may take several days for this medicine to work and it is very important that you use it regularly every day. If your shortness of breath or wheeze does not get better in 7 days, tell your doctor. Do not stop using this medication suddenly, even feel you feel better. Do not use Flovent inhaler, if you are allergic to fluticasone or any ingredients in this medication or if you have an untreated bacterial, fungal or tuberculosis infection, unless otherwise advised by your doctor, do not use it to treat a sudden attack of breathlessness. Flovent inhaler may interact with medications including ritonavir (an antiviral drug), ketoconazole (an antifungal medication). Make sure that your doctor knows what other medicines you are taking (such as those for allergies, nervousness, depression, migraine), including those you can buy without a prescription as well as herbal and alternative medicines.