FLUTICASONE/VILANTEROL (100mcg/25mcg MDI)

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1. Indication:

Maintenance treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

2. Instruction to use (How is this drug best taken):

  • Dry powder inhaler: For oral inhalation only; Administer at the same time each day.
  • Do not use more than one inhalation in 24 hours; may cause adverse effects.
  • Discard device 6 weeks after it is removed from the foil tray or when the dose counter reads “0” (whichever comes first).
  • Do not open the cover of the inhaler until ready for use; each time cover is opened; 1 dose of medicine is prepared.
  • Exhale fully before taking one long, steady, deep breath through the mouthpiece (do not breathe through nose); hold breath for 3 to 4 seconds and exhale slowly and gently.
  • Rinse mouth with water after inhalation and expectorate rinse solution to reduce incidence of oral fungal infections.
  • If mouthpiece needs cleaning, wipe with a dry tissue.

3. Warnings

Avoid exposure to chickenpox and measles during drug therapy.

4. Side effects

May include headache, back pain, dysgeusia, diarrhea, cough, oropharyngeal pain, and gastroenteritis

5. Precautions

  • Limitations of use: Not for relief of acute bronchospasm.
  • Avoid abrupt discontinuation.
  • Report symptoms of cataracts or glaucoma, urinary retention and neumonia or paradoxical bronchospasm.

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