What is Advair?
Advair HFA is an inhaled prescription medication. Each inhaler contains a pre-fixed amount of fluticasone, a corticosteroid, and salmeterol, a long-acting beta agonist. Internationally, Advair HFA is given an alternate name, Seretide Evohaler. There are 3 available strengths for Advair HFA:
50mcg/25mcg
125mcg/25mcg
250mcg/25mcg
However, the same strengths are measured differently when purchased internationally:
45mcg/21mcg
115mcg/21mcg
230mcg/21mcg
How to use Advair?
Use this medication exactly the way it has been prescribed to you by your doctor. Advair HFA is commonly taken two times per day; once in the morning and once in the evening. You should prime the inhaler before the first use, if it has been dropped, or if it hasn’t been used within 4 weeks (about a month). Prime the device by spraying it twice in the opposite direction of your face. Ensure you shake the canister well for at least 5 seconds before taking the dose. If you are unsure how to use the inhaler, contact a health care professional.
What is Advair used for?
Advair HFA is most commonly prescribed for patients with asthma for short-term use. However, Advair may also be prescribed to patients with other lung diseases for long-term use, specifically chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
What does Advair do?
Advair HFA will help prevent asthma attacks and flare-ups of chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Asthma exacerbations (asthma attacks) cause the airway to become swollen and inflamed, which causes symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and difficulties breathing; asthma exacerbations are similar to that of COPD flare-ups. Advair will not help alleviate an attack or flare up but may reduce the severity and frequency of future attacks.
How does Advair work?
Advair is a combination drug containing a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta agonist. The corticosteroid (fluticasone) is responsible for reducing inflammation of the airways; it does this by preventing certain substances from releasing, which causes the inflammation. The long-acting beta agonist (salmeterol) is responsible for the improvement of breathing; it does this by relaxing the muscles in the air ways which reduces the swelling.
Why is Advair so expensive?
Advair HFA is an expensive medication in the United States; is it usually the more preferred beta agonist/corticosteroid combination, which puts it at tier 3 in the drug formulary. This means the price will be higher than tier 1 and 2 drugs, making it an expensive medication. We carry the same brand name Advair HFA and its generic (fluticasone/salmeterol) at a much more affordable cost.
How much does Advair cost?
At My Drug Center, the cost of Advair HFA will range depending on strength, quantity, and if you are buying the brand or generic version. The price for one generic Advair HFA inhaler (fluticasone/salmeterol Inhaler) in the strength of 250mcg/25mcg at My Drug Center is $74.00. Patients in the United States will, on average, pay more than five times as much for the same strength fluticasone/salmeterol inhaler.
What are the side effects of Advair?
Some common side effects of Advair include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. However, this is not a complete list of side effects. You should speak with your doctor if side effects begin to worry you.
How to get Advair cheap?
Generic medications are marketed at a much lower cost than brand-name medications. If you are looking to save money on Advair HFA, you may want to consider using the generic alternative, the fluticasone/salmeterol inhaler. We carry the fluticasone/salmeterol inhaler at My Drug Center at a low and affordable cost. However, if you prefer the brand-name Advair HFA or cannot use the generic option, you can still save money on the brand-name inhaler; when you buy Advair online at My Drug Center, you will find a wide range of low prices on Advair HFA.
Who makes Advair?
Advair is made by a British multinational pharmaceutical company called GlaxoSmithKline, headquartered in Brentford, London.