ADVAIR DISKUS DISK W/DEV 100-50MCG

"BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE:
* Inform your Doctor or Pharmacist if you are allergic to any prescription or
non-prescription medicine; taking other medicines or have other medical
problems; pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Check with your Doctor Pharmacists or Nurse if information in this
leaflet causes you special concern or if you want additional information
about your medicine and its use.
* Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions : HEART CONDITION or
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
COMMON USE FOR THIS MEDICINE:
1- For the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in patients with ASTHMA
2- To treat airflow obstruction in patients with CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE
PULMONARY DISEASE [COPD] NOS associated with chronic bronchitis.
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE:
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label unless instructed
differently by your doctor
* Patient should read specific ""PATIENT INFORMATION"" provided with this
medicine before starting treatment and each time their prescription is
renewed.
* This medicine is NOT meant to relieve ACUTE asthmatic symptoms which
should be treated with inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (e.g. albuterol).
* Follow proper INHALATION TECHNIQUE according to instructions provided with
your medicine. Rinse mouth with water after each use.
* Activate and use device in a level horizontal position.
* DO NOT EXHALE INTO DEVICE.
* DO NOT CHANGE BRANDS without consulting the physician or pharmacist.
* DO NOT EXCEED recommended dosage; excessive use may lead to adverse effects
or loss of effectiveness. Do not adjust the dose unless instructed.
* Do not decrease the dose or stop taking any other prescribed medicines for
this condition unless instructed by your physician.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE:
Take when remembered unless time for next dose. No double doses.
HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE:
Keep in original closed container in a dark cool and dry place away from
children. Discard unneeded medicine.
STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING OCCURS (SEE SYMPTOMS BELOW):
Shortness of breath fast or irregular breathing fever joint pain fast
pulse lightheadedness or fainting swelling of face hives & itching.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
Sore throat; Headache; Dry mouth; Shakiness; Irregular heartbeat; Dizziness;
Rapid heart rate; Skin rash.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS:
Nasal cavity/sinus discomfort; Inflammation of the pharynx; Cough; Nasal
congestion; Breathing difficulty; Altered voice; Respiratory infection;
Numbness or tingling in hands and feet; Diarrhea; Dry throat; Heartburn;
Nausea; Nervousness; Vomiting.
If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome check with your
doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE CALL YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
* STOP TAKING MEDICINE & GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF A
HYPERSENSITIVITY OR ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION occurs: (see symptoms below):-
* shortness of breath fast or irregular breathing fever joint pain "