What is the brand name for Fluticasone / Salmeterol?
The brand name for Fluticasone / Salmeterol is Advair.
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Fluticasone / Salmeterol
Advair
Fluticasone / Salmeterol is the generic name for the brand-name drug Advair. It is an ics/laba combination used to treat asthma, COPD (maintenance). On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Fluticasone / Salmeterol ranks #61 and is one of the most frequently tested respiratory/allergy medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Fluticasone / Salmeterol |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Advair |
| Drug class | ICS/LABA combination |
| Class group | Respiratory/Allergy |
| Common use | asthma, COPD (maintenance) |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Fluticasone / Salmeterol used for?
• Asthma: maintenance treatment (not for acute bronchospasm). • COPD: maintenance treatment to improve airflow and reduce exacerbations.
What drug class is Fluticasone / Salmeterol?
Fluticasone / Salmeterol is an ICS/LABA combination in the Respiratory/Allergy group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Fluticasone / Salmeterol
- arrow_rightOral thrush (candidiasis)
- arrow_rightHoarseness
- arrow_rightHeadache
- arrow_rightUpper respiratory infection
- arrow_rightTremor/palpitations
Major interactions
- arrow_rightStrong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir) may ↑ systemic corticosteroid exposure
- arrow_rightBeta-blockers may blunt bronchodilation effect
- arrow_rightOther sympathomimetics may ↑ cardiovascular effects
- arrow_rightDiuretics or other drugs causing hypokalemia may ↑ arrhythmia risk with beta-agonists
Is Fluticasone / Salmeterol a controlled substance?
No. Fluticasone / Salmeterol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Fluticasone / Salmeterol (PTCE mnemonic)
ADVAIR ADDs AIR — fluticasone (ICS) + salmeterol (LABA). Twice-daily controller (NOT rescue); RINSE mouth → thrush; LABA-alone boxed.
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PTCE exam tip
Advair pairs an inhaled steroid (fluticasone) + a long-acting beta agonist (salmeterol) — a maintenance inhaler, never a rescue. A LABA alone carries a boxed warning, so it's combined with a steroid.
Fluticasone / Salmeterol FAQ
What is Fluticasone / Salmeterol used for?
Fluticasone / Salmeterol is used to treat asthma, COPD (maintenance). • Asthma: maintenance treatment (not for acute bronchospasm). • COPD: maintenance treatment to improve airflow and reduce exacerbations.
What drug class is Fluticasone / Salmeterol?
Fluticasone / Salmeterol is an ICS/LABA combination (Respiratory/Allergy group).
Is Fluticasone / Salmeterol a controlled substance?
No. Fluticasone / Salmeterol is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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