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Consumer Advair information was updated in 2003 to include strong warnings about this drug's serious and life threatening side effects. The original Advair information offered to consumers by GlaxoSmithKline (the maker of both Advair and a similar drug, Serevent) detailed the drug's use, contraindications, common side effects, and drugs which may affect the function of Advair with concurrent use.

Advair is a blockbuster respiratory medication approved by the FDA in 2000 to treat the symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Advair combines two active medications to deliver effective treatment. Fluticasone is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the airways. Salmeterol is a long acting beta-2 agonist bronchodilator that relaxes and opens the airways to improve breathing.

Advair information states that Advair will not stop an asthma attack already in progress. Advair is a long acting bronchodilator that is intended to prevent asthma attacks from occurring. Advair information indicates that this drug is not a replacement for inhaled corticosteroids or short acting bronchodilators. Increased need to use the latter products may indicate the worsening of a patient's condition. In these cases, a patient should speak to their physician.

Advair information also states that patients should speak with their health professional about their full medical history before commencing treatment. Patients who have or have had any of the following should discuss their condition with their health care provider: any type of infection, previous allergic reaction to similar medicines, seizure disorder, glaucoma, diabetes, tuberculosis, thyroid problems, or liver disease. Certain medications may also alter the effect of Advair on the body. Therefore all current and recent medication use should also be discussed with your health care provider.

Advair information also indicates a number of common side effects that may be experienced while taking this drug. Common Advair side effects include: infection or irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat, headache, rash, gastrointestinal upset, muscle cramps, chest pain, rapid or irregular heart beat, shakiness, nervousness, or an aggravation of the symptoms this drug is intended to treat.

A major clinical study conducted to measure the safety and efficacy of salmeterol-containing drugs, discovered a small, but serious, risk of life threatening asthma or respiratory reactions caused by the medication itself. For reasons unknown, African American patients are more likely to suffer these serious reactions. Due to this Advair information, the FDA issued a black box warning in 2003 to inform consumers of these risks. In 2005 an FDA panel convened to consider whether Advair and similar drugs should remain on the market. While the committee agreed to keep the drug on the market, they recommended that further Advair information be gathered to learn more about the side effects caused by this medication. If you would like more Advair information, please contact us to speak with a qualified and experienced attorney in your area.

 

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