Flixotide Evohaler 250mcg

About Flixotide Evohaler 250mcg

Flixotide Evohaler 250mcg Uses

• Long term prevention of asthma symptoms in adults and older children.
• Control of persistent wheezing and chest tightness.
• Reduction of airway inflammation in chronic asthma.
• Maintenance therapy for moderate to severe asthma.
• Management of asthma that is not controlled by lower strength inhalers.

Flixotide Evohaler 250mcg Benefits

• Reduction in the frequency of asthma attacks with regular use.
• Reduced airway swelling that eases breathing difficulty.
• Reduced dependence on rescue inhalers over time.
• Improved lung function and daily activity tolerance.
• Direct delivery of medicine to the lungs with fewer body wide effects.

Patients in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi use this inhaler for long term asthma control, particularly during high pollution and smog seasons. Pulmonologists in these cities often prescribe it for patients with frequent asthma flare ups.

This is a preventer inhaler and does not relieve sudden asthma attacks. A separate reliever inhaler is usually prescribed alongside it for immediate symptom relief.

Regular use as prescribed, even without symptoms, keeps the airways calm and reduces hospital visits. Children and adults should be reviewed periodically by a doctor to adjust the dose.

Drug Class

• Inhaled corticosteroid
• Asthma preventer medicine
• Anti-inflammatory respiratory agent

Flixotide Evohaler 250mcg formula

• Fluticasone Propionate

Available forms

• Inhaler

How to use Flixotide Evohaler 250mcg?

• The inhaler is usually taken twice daily as prescribed by a doctor.
• A spacer device can help improve medicine delivery to the lungs.
• The mouth should be rinsed with water after each use to prevent oral thrush.
• The canister should be shaken well before every puff.
• Regular daily use is needed even when symptoms are not present.

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines can increase steroid levels in the body when combined with this inhaler. A doctor should review all current medications before starting therapy.

• Ritonavir: This antiviral drug can raise fluticasone levels and increase side effects.
• Ketoconazole: This antifungal can also increase systemic steroid exposure.
• Other corticosteroids: Combined use raises the overall steroid burden on the body.

Risks and warnings

• Oral thrush: A mouth rinse with water after use lowers the risk of fungal infection.
• Not for acute attacks: This inhaler does not relieve sudden breathlessness and a reliever inhaler is still needed.
• Children: Growth should be monitored periodically in children on long term therapy.
• Liver disease: Dose adjustment may be required since the liver affects steroid clearance.

Side Effects

Most people tolerate this inhaler well when used correctly. Side effects are usually mild and linked to local irritation.

• Throat irritation or hoarseness
• Oral thrush (fungal infection in the mouth)
• Mild headache
• Dry cough after inhalation

Serious side effects are rare but need prompt medical review if they occur.

• Signs of adrenal suppression such as fatigue and low blood pressure
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face or throat
• Vision changes linked to long term high dose steroid use

Storage Conditions

Store this inhaler at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius away from direct heat and sunlight. Keep the canister away from flames since it is pressurized.