Wixela Inhub
Wixela Inhub Warnings (Generic)
What may interact with Fluticasone Propionate, Salmeterol?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Aminophylline or theophylline
-Antivirals for HIV or AIDS
-Beta blockers, such as metoprolol or propranolol
-Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, linezolid, and telithromycin
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-Conivaptan
-Diuretics
-Medications for colds
-Medications for depression or mental health conditions
-Nefazodone
-Vaccines
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Fluticasone Propionate, Salmeterol
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diabetes
-Eye disease, such as glaucoma, cataracts, or blurred vision
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Immune system problems
-Infection, such as tuberculosis (TB) or other bacterial, fungal, or viral infections
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Liver disease
-Osteoporosis, weak bones
-Seizures
-Taking other steroids, such as dexamethasone or prednisone
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to fluticasone, salmeterol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Fluticasone Propionate, Salmeterol?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Talk to your care team about how to treat an acute asthma attack or bronchospasm (wheezing). Be sure to always have a short-acting inhaler with you. If you use your short-acting inhaler and your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse, call your care team right away.
If you have asthma, you and your care team should develop an Asthma Action Plan that is just for you. Be sure to know what to do if you are in the yellow (asthma is getting worse) or red (medical alert) zones.
This medication can worsen breathing or cause wheezing right after you use it. Be sure you have a short-acting inhaler for acute attacks (wheezing) nearby. If this happens, stop using this medication right away and call your care team.
This medication may increase your risk of dying from asthma-related problems. Talk to your care team if you have questions.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. If you have not had the measles or chickenpox vaccines, tell your care team right away if you are around someone with these viruses.
This medication may slow your child's growth if it is taken for a long time at high doses. Your care team will monitor your child's growth.
Using this medication for a long time may weaken your bones. The risk of bone fractures may be increased. Talk to your care team about your bone health.
This medication may increase blood sugar. Ask your care team if changes in diet or medications are needed if you have diabetes.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds or allergies without asking your care team for advice. Some nonprescription medications can affect this one.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep inhaler away from extreme heat or humidity. Get rid of it 1 month after removing it from the foil pouch, when the dose counter reads "0" or after the expiration date, whichever is first.
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