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 Inhaler (Fluticasone)
Known as Flixotide in the UK
Generic Equivalent - Flovent Inhaler (Fluticasone)
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Product Details
Description
Flovent HFA is a maintenance inhaler for the treatment of asthma symptoms.
Some patients with asthma need more than short-term inhalers to control their symptoms. Flovent HFA is taken regularly to reduce the length and severity of asthma symptoms.
Directions
There are three sizes of Flovent HFA inhalers available, including 44 mcg, 110 mcg, and 220 mcg.
The usual dose of Flovent HFA is 88-440 mcg by mouth daily, divided into two doses.
If you have to use more than your prescribed dose of Flovent, tell your prescriber.
Rinse your mouth with water and spit it into the sink after each use.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Flovent HFA is fluticasone.
Fact Table
Formula
C22H27F3O4S
License
US FDA
Bioavailability
0.51%
Legal status
OTC
Chemical Name
Fluticasone
Elimination half-life
10 hours
Dosage (Strength)
50mcg (44mcg) (120 doses/inhaler), 125mcg (110mcg) (120 doses/inhaler), 250mcg (220mcg) (120 doses/inhaler)
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
ArmonAir Digihaler, Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent, Flovent Diskus, Flovent Rotadisk
Protein binding
91%
PubChem CID
5311101
MedlinePlus
a695002
ChEBI
5134
ATC code
R01AD08
DrugBank
DB13867
KEGG
D01708
Routes of administration
Inhaled
Interactions
Drug interactions are uncommon with Flovent because the drug is not absorbed into the body.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you use any of the following medications before starting Flovent inhaler:
- Aprepitant
- Atazanavir
- Ceritinib
- Clarithromycin
- Cobicistat and cobicistat-containing coformulations
- Darunavir
- Desmopressin
- Fosaprepitant
- Idelalisib
- Indinavir
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Lonafarnib
- Lopinavir
- Loxapine
- Mifepristone
- Nefazodone
- Nelfinavir
- Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir plus dasabuvir
- Posaconazole
- Ritonavir and ritonavir-containing coformulations
- Saquinavir
- Smoked tobacco
- Telithromycin
- Tucatinib
- Voriconazole
Cautions
Tell your doctor if you have a history of long-term infectious diseases like tuberculosis or hepatitis.
Long-term usage of Flovent HFA may decrease bone mineral density over time.
Your eye doctor should monitor for the development of glaucoma and cataracts while using this inhaler.
Side Effects
Some of the most common Flovent side effects may include:
- Arthralgia
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Malaise
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Nasal congestion
- Nausea
- Oral candidiasis
- Pain
- Pruritus
- Rhinitis
- Sinus infection
- Sinusitis
- Skin rash
- Throat irritation
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Vomiting
References
Flovent HFA [package insert]. Research Park Triangle, NJ: GlaxoSmithKline; 2010.
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 : 1530
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