Flixotide Evohaler

Fluticasone propionate belongs to the group of so-called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are used in the treatment of asthma due to their anti-inflammatory activity. They reduce inflammation and irritation in the walls of the small air passages in the lungs and thus decrease respiratory problems. Corticosteroids also help prevent asthma attacks. The Flixotide inhaler is recommended for the treatment of mild to severe asthma.

The Flixotide evohaler (CFC-free) contains fluticasone propionate, which is a corticosteroid and an anti-inflammatory medication that blocks the production of inflammatory chemicals released into the airways in response to an asthma trigger, such as allergens or air irritants. Inflammation is one of the underlying causes of asthma along with bronchospasm, which is constriction or narrowing of the bronchioles (small airways). The Flixotide inhaler works directly on the walls of the airways to reduce inflammatory reactions in the airways, helping to prevent asthma symptoms caused by inflamed and inflamed airways such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It does not relieve the bronchospasm that occurs during an asthma attack and you need a "soothing" medicine to open up the airways.

Flixotide reduces the sensitivity of the airways to certain stimuli such as smoke, pet hair, cold air, and physical exertion. Its action helps prevent a respiratory crisis. This anti-inflammatory is prescribed against asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and other respiratory diseases. The effect of Flixotide is only preventive: it is not suitable to treat acute respiratory crises, for that you need a bronchodilator-acting inhaler.

Always take the Flixotide inhaler as directed by your doctor exactly. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Your doctor will indicate the duration of treatment with the Flixotide inhaler. Do not stop treatment earlier, even if you feel better.

It is important to inhale each dose as directed by your doctor. The normal dose is:

Adults: 100 to 1,000 micrograms twice a day.

Children over 4 years old: 50 to 100 micrograms twice a day.

Children 1 to 4 years: 100 micrograms twice daily, administered using a pediatric spacer device fitted with a mask.

The doctor must decide the dose and frequency of administration, as well as the type of inhaler.

This medicine may take a few days to take effect. Therefore it is very important to use it regularly. Tell your doctor and stop treatment if breathing or "whistling" worsens after using the Flixotide evohaler (inhaler). Tell your doctor if breathing difficulties or "whistles" worsen or do not improve after 7 days or if you notice that the use of other inhalation medications is increasing.

Do not use this medication to treat a sudden drowning attack, it will not work for you. You will need a different medication. If you take more than one medication, be careful not to confuse them.

If you feel that the action of the Flixotide evohaler is too strong or weak, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, the Flixotide asthma inhaler can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Some people may develop fungal infections of the mouth (yeast infection) and have pain in the throat or tongue, or their voice may become hoarse after inhaling this medication. To avoid this, it is recommended to brush your teeth or rinse your mouth or gargle with water, spitting immediately, after taking each dose. Tell the doctor but do not stop the treatment unless he tells you to.

If you experience any of the following symptoms after using the Flixotide evohaler (inhaler), stop taking this medicine and notify your doctor immediately:

• The sudden appearance of whistles or pressure on the chest
• swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, tongue or throat
• skin rash (hives) or hives anywhere on the body.

Other Flixotide side effects include:

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• yeast infection (fungal infection) in the mouth and throat.

Common (may affect less than 1 in 10 people)

• pneumonia (infection in the lungs) and bronchitis (inflammation of the lungs), in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (a disease that causes difficulty breathing)

Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms while inhaling fluticasone propionate, they could be symptoms of a lung infection:

• Fever or chills
• Increased mucus production, change in mucus color
• Increased cough or increased difficulty breathing
• hoarseness
• bruises

Uncommon (may affect less than 1 in 100 people)

• skin hypersensitivity reactions

Rare (may affect less than 1 in 1,000 people):

• esophageal candidiasis

Very rare (may affect less than 1 in 10,000 people)

• angioedema (skin reactions with erythema, edema, and itching), mainly facial and oropharyngeal edema
• respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea (sensation of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing) and/or bronchospasm (narrowing of the walls of the bronchi with decreased air intake)
• anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions in which a sudden drop in blood pressure can occur with loss of consciousness)
• rounded face (shaped like a full moon) (Cushing's syndrome)
• suppression of the activity of the adrenal gland, being able to experience tiredness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, headache, decrease in blood pressure, numbness and seizures
• delayed growth of children and adolescents
• decreased bone mineral density
• cataracts and glaucoma
• hyperglycemia (increased blood glucose levels). If you have diabetes, you may need to monitor your blood sugar more frequently and possibly adjust your usual treatment to control your diabetes.
• anxiety, sleep disorders and behavioral disturbances including hyperactivity and irritability (mainly in children)
• paradoxical bronchospasm

Frequency not known

• nasal bleeding
• blurry vision

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