Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 for COPD
Do not use ADVAIR to treat sudden, severe symptoms of asthma or COPD. Always have a rescue inhaler medicine with you to treat sudden symptoms.
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Tips to Quit Smoking
One way to try to quit smoking is to join The Committed Quitters Program, a smoking cessation program brought to you by GlaxoSmithKline. You’ll receive a step-by-step plan to help you overcome your own individual barriers to quitting.
There are some general tips that have helped many people quit smoking:
Pick a quit day. Choose a day when you’ll stop smoking and mark it on your calendar.
Clean house. Get rid of all cigarettes, ashtrays, and lighters. Clean the rugs, drapes, and anything else in your house that may smell of smoke. Get your car detailed.
Remind yourself why you want to quit. Think about your reasons to quit. Write them down. Carry them with you. If you want to quit for loved ones, attach a picture of them to your list.
Know your barriers to quitting. Think about what has kept you from successfully quitting before. Make a list and write down how you'll deal with each barrier.
Prevent your cravings to smoke. The best way to beat cravings is to prevent them. Here are some ideas:
- Do deep breathing exercises to keep calm and relaxed.
- Think about when, where, and with whom you’re most likely to smoke. Plan how to deal with those triggers.
- Break your routines. Do your activities:
- - In a different order
- - At different times of the day
- - With other people
- - In different places.
- Avoid long spans of time where you have nothing to do. Keep a book, magazine, or crossword puzzle with you.
Get support. Find people who can help you when you need a boost. Know how to reach them when you need them. If you start losing confidence in your ability to quit, you need more support.
Have a quitting party. On the day you quit, get rid of your cigarettes and celebrate.
Stay upbeat. You can quit! Hundreds of people do it every day. Focus on a positive reminder that can help you quit. Think about a difficult challenge you met in the past, and write yourself the message, “If I could ......., I can quit smoking!”
Approved Uses for ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50
ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is approved for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. ADVAIR DISKUS is not for, and should not be used to treat, sudden, severe symptoms of COPD. ADVAIR won’t replace a rescue inhaler. You should only take 1 inhalation of ADVAIR twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits.
Important Safety Information About ADVAIR DISKUS® 250/50 (fluticasone propionate 250 mcg and salmeterol 50 mcg inhalation powder)
- Do not use ADVAIR to treat sudden, severe symptoms of asthma or COPD. Always have a rescue inhaler medicine with you to treat sudden symptoms.
- Do not use ADVAIR DISKUS if you have severe allergy to milk proteins. Ask your doctor if you are not sure.
- Do not use ADVAIR more often than prescribed. Do not take ADVAIR with other medicines that contain long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. Tell your doctor about medicines you take and about all of your medical conditions.
- ADVAIR DISKUS can cause serious side effects, including:
- serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
- rash
- hives
- swelling of the face, mouth, and tongue
- breathing problems
- sudden breathing problems immediately after inhaling your medicine
- effects on heart
- increased blood pressure
- a fast and irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- effects on nervous system
- tremor
- nervousness
- reduced adrenal function (may result in loss of energy)
- changes in blood (sugar, potassium, certain types of white blood cells)
- weakened immune system and a higher chance of infections. You should avoid exposure to chickenpox and measles, and, if exposed, consult your healthcare provider without delay. Worsening of existing tuberculosis, fungal, bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections, or ocular herpes simplex may occur.
- lower bone mineral density. This may be a problem for people who already have a higher chance of low bone density (osteoporosis).
- eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts. You should have regular eye exams while using ADVAIR.
- pneumonia. People with COPD have a higher chance of getting pneumonia. ADVAIR may increase the chance of getting pneumonia. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- increase in mucus (sputum) production
- change in mucus color
- fever
- chills
- increased cough
- increased breathing problems
- serious allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you get any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction:
- Common side effects of ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 for COPD include:
- thrush in the mouth and throat
- throat irritation
- hoarseness and voice changes
- viral respiratory infections
- headache
- muscle and bone pain
Complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for ADVAIR DISKUS
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