#flovent

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A popular asthma inhaler will be discontinued in January. Here's what to know.

Flovent, a popular asthma inhaler, will no longer be available in pharmacies as of January 1, but will replaced by a generic product.

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PSA for people with inhalers:

The drug is the same, but the name and therefore insurance coverage / prescription is different and so you should make sure you have your shit figured out before it's urgent. In theory this should be no big deal but you know how our whole healthcare system is.

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Does Flovent Stop Coughing?

This infographic explains how Flovent works to control coughing caused by airway inflammation, particularly in asthma. Learn how consistent use can minimize symptoms and support long-term respiratory health.

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Flovent HFA (High Flow Aerosol) and traditional inhalers are two common methods for managing asthma symptoms. Understanding the differences between them can help asthma patients make informed decisions about their treatment options.

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Beginning in January 2024, Flovent inhalers will no longer be available to patients.

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‘A huge shock to the system’: Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January | CNN

Starting January 1, a drug that thousands of patients depend on to help them breathe will disappear from pharmacy shelves, and doctors are c

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Fluticasone Propionate (Inhalation)

Brand Name: Flovent

Common Dosage Forms:

Inhalation Aerosol in a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI): Each canister contains a microcrystalline suspension of fluticasone propionate. Each actuation releases either 44 mcg (Flovent 44), 110 mcg (Flovent 110), or 220 (Flovent 220) from the actuator. Flovent 44 contains 60 actuations and Flovent 110 and Flovent 220 contain 120 actuation.

Diskus: Each inhalation delivers wither 50 mcg, 100 mcg, or 250 mcg.

FDA Indications/Precautions:

For the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy: For the MDI, start with 2 puffs of the 44 mcg inhaler twice a day. For the diskus, start with one inhalation of the 50 mcg inhaler. Normal dose is two puffs of the 110 or 220 MDI twice a day or one inhalation of the 100 or 250 mcg Diskus twice a day. The highest recommended dose is 440 mcg of the MDI given twice a day.

In children ages 4 to 11: Start with 44 mcg twice a day. The highest recommended dose in this population is 110 mcg twice a day.

Patients receiving systemic steroids: The patient’s asthma should be reasonably stable before treatment is started. After approximately one week, gradual withdrawal of the systemic steroid is started by reducing the daily dose. Subsequent reductions should be tried no sooner than every 1-2 weeks. These decrements should not exceed 2.5 mg prednisone or its equivalent. During periods of stress or a severe asthma attack, transfer patients will require supplementary treatment with systemic steroids.

Monitor: FEV, IOP, BMD

Pharmacology/Pharmacokinetics: Adrenocorticoids bind to certain receptor proteins found in the cytoplasm of sensitive cells to form a steroid-receptor complex. This steroid-receptor complex enters the nucleus of the cell where it reacts to chromatin, or DNA. The steroid (or possibly the receptor) then uses stored information to stimulate, or in some cases inhibit, the transcription the mRNA. The stimulation of mRNA results in the  synthesis of specific proteins and ultimately specific enzymes that carry out its anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory actions. Fluticasone propionate’s glucocorticoid receptor agonist affinity is 18 times greater than dexamethasone and twice that of beclomethasone.

Drug Interactions: Additive effects occur with systemic corticosteroids.

Contraindications/Precautions: Use is contraindicated in the primary treatment of status asthmaticus. Use with caution in patients who are being transferred from systemic corticosteroids to this drug because deaths due to adrenal insufficiency have occurred during and after treatments to aerosolized steroids. Systemic steroids should be administered to these patients during periods of stress or during an acute asthmatic attack. This is not to be regarded as a bronchodilator and should not be given for rapid relief of bronchospasm. Secondary fungal infections of the oral cavity may occur and may require antifungal treatment. Response of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) function is highly individualized. Use with extreme caution during pregnancy. Pregnancy Category C.

Adverse Effects: Pharyngitis, nasal congestion, and upper respiratory infection.

Patient Consultation:

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.

If a dose is missed, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule.

No intended to provide immediate relief of bronchospasm. To receive the full benefits of therapy, use on a regular basis. Although benefits can be seen after 2 days of treatment, up to 4 weeks may needed to observe benefits.

Use any prescribed bronchodilator a few minutes prior to using.

Follow enclosed instructions for aerosol inhalation technique:

Shake the inhaler well and move into inhaler position,

Breathe out as fully as you comfortably can. Hold the inhaler upright, place mouthpiece in the mouth, close lips tightly around the mouthpiece,

While breathing in deeply in deeply, press down on the cartridge and hold your breath as long as you can while the inhaler is still in your mouth,

Take your finger off the cartridge, remove the mouthpiece from your mouth, and breathe out gently. Wait one minute between puffs and repeat steps 2-4 if indicated,

Rinse your mouth or gargle after the dose is complete,

Clean the inhaler at least once a day by removing the cartridge and rinsing the plastic case in warm running water. Dry the case and replace the cartridge, and

Discard the inhaler after the date calculated by your physician or pharmacist.