Flovent Inhaler (Fluticasone)

Also Known as Flixotide

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription
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Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

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  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Flovent inhaler is a prescription inhaler used for the treatment of asthma. It is indicated for use by patients aged four and older.

Your healthcare professional may prescribe this inhaler to reduce the severity and frequency of asthma attacks.

Symptoms of asthma include chest pain, trouble breathing, cough, and wheezing

Fact Table

Formula

C22H27F3O4S

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

0.51%

Legal status

OTC

Chemical Name

Fluticasone

Elimination half-life

10 hours

Dosage (Strength)

50mcg (44mcg) (120 doses/inhaler), 125mcg (110mcg) (120 doses/inhaler), 250mcg (220mcg) (120 doses/inhaler)

Pregnancy

Consult a doctor

Brands

ArmonAir Digihaler, Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent, Flovent Diskus, Flovent Rotadisk

Protein binding

91%

PubChem CID

5311101

MedlinePlus

a695002

ChEBI

5134

ATC code

R01AD08

DrugBank

DB13867

KEGG

D01708

Routes of administration

Inhaled

Directions

Flovent HFA is available in three different inhaler sizes:

  • Flovent HFA 44 mcg
  • Flovent HFA 110 mcg
  • Flovent HFA 220 mcg

The usual dosage is between 88 mcg inhaled by mouth twice daily to a maximum of 440 mcg inhaled by mouth twice daily. Certain patients may require up to 880 mcg twice daily for a short amount of time.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Flovent is fluticasone propionate.

Interactions

Drug-drug interactions are unlikely with inhaled Flovent because not very much of the medication enters the bloodstream. However, use caution if you are taking any of the following medications.

  • Aprepitant
  • Atazanavir
  • Ceritinib
  • Clarithromycin
  • Cobicistat and cobicistat-containing coformulations
  • Darunavir
  • Desmopressin
  • Fosaprepitant
  • Idelalisib
  • Indinavir
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole
  • Lonafarnib
  • Lopinavir
  • Loxapine
  • Mifepristone
  • Nefazodone
  • Nelfinavir
  • Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir plus dasabuvir
  • Posaconazole
  • Ritonavir and ritonavir-containing coformulations
  • Saquinavir
  • Smoked tobacco
  • Telithromycin
  • Tucatinib
  • Voriconazole

Cautions

Flovent HFA cannot be used as a rescue inhaler. You should also have a short-acting inhaler like albuterol for rescue use.

Rinse your mouth after each use of Flovent to prevent an oral fungal infection of the mouth and throat.

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist for a full list of side effects and precautions.

Side Effects

Common Flovent side effects may include:

  • Arthralgia
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nausea
  • Oral candidiasis
  • Pain
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinus infection
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin rash
  • Throat irritation
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Vomiting

References


Flovent HFA [package insert]. Research Park Triangle, NJ: GlaxoSmithKline; 2010.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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