Advair Diskis

Were you looking for information about Advair Diskus? Advair Diskis is a common misspelling of Advair Diskus.

Advair^® Diskus (fluticasone and salmeterol) is a prescription medication licensed to treat airway spasms in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to prevent airway spasms in people who have asthma. The Advair Diskus is used differently than older inhalers. It contains small foil pockets that are filled with powder. These pockets are punctured and the powder is inhaled using your own breath. Before using this medication, make sure your healthcare provider is aware of any other medical conditions you have, as well as any other medications you are taking (including vitamins and herbal supplements).

(Click Advair Diskus for the full eMedTV article. This article takes a detailed look at the dosing, side effects, and available strengths of this drug -- as well as some conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take it. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)