Flixotide Evohaler

Product Description

What Flixotide is & what it is used for Fluticasone propionate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids (oftenjust called steroids). A very small dose of steroid is needed when it is inhaled. This isbecause it is inhaled straight to your lungs. Flixotide works by reducing swelling & irritation in the lungs. It has what is called an‘anti-inflammatory action’. Flixotide helps to prevent asthma attacks in people who need regular treatment. Thisis why it is sometimes called a 'preventer'. It needs to be used regularly, every day. Flixotide will not help treat sudden asthma attacks where you feel breathless.• A different medicine is used for treating sudden attacks (called a ‘reliever’).• If you have more than one medicine, be careful not to confuse them. What you need to know before you use Flixotide Do not use:• if you are allergic to fluticasone propionate or the other ingredients of thismedicine (listed in section 6) Warnings & precautions Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking Flixotide if:• you have ever been treated for tuberculosis (TB)• you are using Flixotide at the same time as taking steroid tablets. Also if you havejust finished taking steroid tablets. In both cases, you should carry a steroidwarning card until your doctor tells you not to carry one If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor, nurse orpharmacist before using Flixotide. If you find your reliever medicine is not working as well as before, or you need to takemore than usual, go & see your doctor. If your breathing suddenly gets worse, this can be life-threatening so seek medicaladvice urgently. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Other medicines & Flixotide Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or mighttake any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This
Includes: herbal medicines. Remember to take this medicine with you if you have togo into hospital. In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:• a type of antiviral medicine known as a ‘protease inhibitor’ (such as ritonavir) orcobicistat containing products which may increase the effects of fluticasonepropionate. Your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking thesemedicines.• medicines used to treat fungal infections (such as ketoconazole) If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor orpharmacist before using Flixotide. Flixotide with food & drink You can use Flixotide at any time of day, with or without food. Pregnancy & breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning tohave a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Driving & using machines Flixotide is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.