Advair Diskus

• Antidepressants categorized as "tricyclics," such as amitriptyline hydrochloride and imipramine hydrochloride
• Antidepressants called "monoamine oxidase inhibitors," such as phenelzine sulfate and tranylcypromine sulfate
• Beta blockers (drugs such as atenolol and propranolol hydrochloride that are used to control blood pressure and treat various heart conditions)
• Ketoconazole
• Long-acting inhalers such as formoterol and salmeterol xinafoate
• Ritonavir
• Water pills (diuretics) such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The possibility of harm to a developing baby has not been ruled out. Advair Diskus should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the risk.

It is possible that the ingredients of Advair Diskus may appear in breast milk, so you'll need to choose between nursing the baby or continuing your therapy.

Recommended dosage for Advair Diskus

ADULTS

The recommended dosage of Advair Diskus is one inhalation twice daily. Take the inhalations morning and evening, 12 hours apart.

The product comes in three strengths. Your doctor will select the best strength for you based on your current therapy. If this selection fails to improve your symptoms after 2 weeks, the doctor may prescribe a higher strength.

CHILDREN

Advair Diskus can be used by adolescents 12 years of age and older. The dosage is the same as for adults.

Advair Diskus can sometimes be used to control asthma in children 4 to 11 years of age. For these children, only the lowest strength of medication is given.

Advair Diskus should not be used by children under 4 years of age.

Overdosage

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of acute Advair Diskus overdose may include:
  Fast or irregular heartbeat, headache, muscle cramps, tremor