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Generic Name: Fluticasone-Salmeterol
See also: Advair Diskus

What is Advair HFA? Aadvair is a brand name for the combination preparation fluticasone/salmeterol, a formulation used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Reasons Taken

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Advair HFA.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 7 50%
General health 2 14%
Breathing difficulty 1 7%
Asthma 1 7%
Don't know 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Advair HFA.

  2 mcg day 4 day 50 mcg day 100 mcg day 200 mcg day 250 mcg day 500 mcg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Advair HFA or how long patients were taking Advair HFA before stopping.

Currently taking Advair HFA

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
4
1
5

Stopped taking Advair HFA

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Advair HFA (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 1 50% Side effects too severe: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%


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