Question

Joe has asthma, and his health care team has decided to add fluticasone (Flovent) 220 mcg twice a day in the orally inhaled form.

a) How does fluticasone improve asthma symptoms?

b) What are the most important points that Joe needs to understand about taking this new medication?

Answer 1

A)Fluticasone oral inhalation is used to prevent difficulty breathing,chest tightness wheezing and coughing caused by asthma in adults and children.It is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by decreasing swelling and irritation in the airways to allow for easier breathing.

B) Fluticasone oral inhalation is usually inhaled twice daily. It should be used around the same times every day.Never use it with any other medications,and never use any other inhaler to inhale Fluticasone. Follow the directions of the prescription label carefully and prescribed by the doctor. It will be in a powder form and inhaled by mouth using the inhaler.