Is FLIXOTIDE inhaler a steroid?

FLIXOTIDE puffers contain a medicine called fluticasone propionate. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids, frequently called ‘steroids’. They are not ‘anabolic steroids’ which are the steroids sometimes misused by athletes.

Is FLIXOTIDE an anti inflammatory?

FLIXOTIDE is indicated in adults and children aged from 1 year and above for prophylactic treatment of asthma. Fluticasone propionate has a marked anti-inflammatory effect in the lungs.

Is FLIXOTIDE safe?

Like other medicines, FLIXOTIDE puffers may cause some side-effects. If they occur, they are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and need medical attention.

Is FLIXOTIDE the same as albuterol?

The Albuterol is an aerosolized bronchodilator and the fluticasone or flixotide are a aerosolized steroids. These inhalers are given using a specialized chamber called the Aerocat.

Does FLIXOTIDE cause weight gain?

A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight. The tablets themselves don’t make you gain, so eat your normal amounts while you take them and you should be fine.

What happens if you stop taking FLIXOTIDE?

Don’t suddenly stop using Flixotide, even if you don’t currently have any breathing problems, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Stopping treatment is likely to make your asthma flare-up again.

How long does it take for flixotide to work?

Your FLIXOTIDE puffer contains the type of asthma medicine known as a ‘preventer’. It does not give immediate relief from an asthma attack and may take up to a week to start to work. If your shortness of breath or wheeze does not get better after 7 days, tell your doctor.

How often can I use flixotide?

Flixotide must be used regularly twice a day, every day, as directed by your doctor. Rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth after each time you use Flixotide.

Can I stop taking flixotide?

Do not stop using your FLIXOTIDE puffer, or change the dose without first checking with your doctor. Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.

What happens if you stop taking flixotide?

Does flixotide cause weight gain?

How long should you use flixotide?

Flixotide is taken regularly every day to reduce the inflammation in your lungs and prevent wheezing, shortness of breath and asthma attacks. Your breathing should usually start to improve between four to seven days after you start to use Flixotide.

What is the composition of flixotide 250 micrograms?

Flixotide 250 micrograms Evohaler 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition Flixotide 50 micrograms Evohaler, Flixotide 125 micrograms Evohaler and Flixotide 250 micrograms Evohaler are pressurised inhalation, suspensions, delivering either 50, 125 or 250 micrograms of fluticasone propionate per actuation, respectively.

How is flixotide inhaler administered?

Flixotide Inhaler is administered via the inhaled route only. It is intended that each prescribed dose is given by a minimum of 2 inhalations. In patients who find coordination of a pressurised metered dose inhaler difficult, a spacer may be used with Flixotide Inhaler.

What are the side effects of flixotide accuhaler?

It is possible that some people, particularly those taking higher doses of FLIXOTIDE ACCUHALER for a long time, may rarely suffer from the following side effects: rounded face loss of bone density eye problems (e.g. cataract, glaucoma) slowing of growth in children. Soreness in the oesophagus.

Can flixotide evohaler be used with a spacer device?

Flixotide Evohaler is for oral inhalation use only. Flixotide Evohaler may be used with a Volumatic spacer device by patients who find it difficult to synchronise aerosol actuation with inspiration of breath. The onset of therapeutic effect is within 4 to 7 days.