Flovent Inhaler: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Flovent Inhaler
| Generic name | Fluticasone propionate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Inhaled corticosteroid |
| Forms | Inhalation aerosol (HFA metered-dose inhaler) — 44 mcg, 110 mcg, and 220 mcg per actuation, Inhalation powder (Diskus, preloaded blister packs) — 50 mcg, 100 mcg, and 250 mcg per actuation |
Flovent is a corticosteroid inhaler that lowers inflammation (swelling) in the lungs. It is used to prevent asthma attacks before they start, not to treat one that has already begun.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.