What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Flovent Diskus (Fluticasone)

Known as Flixotide in the UK

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Flovent Diskus (Fluticasone)

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    Description

    Flovent Diskus Uses and Indications

    Flovent Diskus Chemical Name FLUTICASONE (floo-TIK-a-sone)pEach device has 60 doses.

    Flovent Diskus (Fluticasone)

    Fluvent Diskus contains Fluticasone. Fluticasone belongs to a type of drugs known as corticosteroids. Fluticasone is used to control and reduce symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath that are caused by asthma. It carries out its function by reducing swelling and inflammation of the airways in the lungs. This helps make breathing easier. With controlled symptoms of asthma, you can carry out normal activities of the day without having any time lost during school or work.

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    Directions

    To take this medicine, you need to hold the inhaler in a level, flat position. Inhale this medication by mouth. The usual dose is twice a day that is in the morning and evening. It is necessary that you ensure to inhale each dose deeply to get the right amount of drug into the lungs. You may or may not taste the drug when inhaling. Either is okay. You should not breathe back out into the inhaler device.

    If two inhalations are prescribed by your doctor, wait at least one minute between each of them. If you are using other inhalers as well, wait at least for a minute between the use of each medication. Ensure that you use this drug at the end.

    Ingredients

    Flovent Diskus comes in an orange plastic inhaler containing a foil blister strip. Each blister on this strip contains a white powder mix of micronized fluticasone propionate in 12.5 mg of formulation containing lactose monohydrate.

    There are three types available, i.e., Fluticasone 50 mcg, Fluticasone 100 mcg, and Fluticasone 250 mcg.

    Cautions

    Cautions you should know about are:

    • Gargle and rinse mouth after each use to avoid yeast and fungal infections in mouth and throat.
    • Do not swallow the rinse water.
    • It is not effective in relieving asthma attacks.
    • An asthma patient should always have a quick-relief inhaler on hand in case of emergency.
    • Not suitable for use by pregnant women.
    • Breastfeeding females should avoid using this drug.

    Side Effects

    Possible side effects of this drug are:

    • A headache
    • Throat irritation
    • Hoarseness
    • A runny nose
    • Diarrhea
    • Lethargy
    • Flu-like symptoms
    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 1529

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