What is this medicine?

FLUTICASONE; SALMETEROL inhalation is for treating asthma that is not controlled with other asthma medicines or when more than one treatment is necessary. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid which decreases inflammation in the lungs. Salmeterol helps open the airways in the lungs. This medicine is intended for regular use. It will not cure your condition, but when used regularly it can open up your air passages and make breathing easier. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack. Fluticasone; salmeterol can be used along with other inhaled or oral asthma medications.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
an asthmatic attack or bronchospasm
chicken pox or measles (recent exposure or infection)
diabetes
heart disease including high blood pressure, irregular heart beat, blockage in heart vessels
immune system problems
infection, especially fungal infection or tuberculosis
liver disease
osteoporosis or other bone disease
overactive thyroid
pheochromocytoma
seizures
an unusual or allergic reaction to Fluticasone, Salmeterol, other corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

How should this medicine be used?

DO NOT use this medicine for an asthma attack. If you have severe onset or worsening of cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath seek immediate medical attention. Always keep a short-acting asthma medication such as albuterol on hand for asthma attacks.

This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before each spray. Prime the inhaler before the first use with 4 test sprays pointing away from your face. If you