Flovent Hfa Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluticasone propionate 44mcg/inh, 110mcg/inh, 220mcg/inh; metered dose inhaler; CFC-free.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Inhaler w. actuator (44mcg)—10.6g (120 inh); 110mcg, 220mcg—12g (120 inh)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Flovent Hfa Indications
Indications
Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy.
Limitations of Use
Not for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
Flovent Hfa Dosage and Administration
Adult
Previously on bronchodilators alone: initially 88mcg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart); max 880mcg twice daily. Rinse mouth after use. Titrate to lowest effective dose after stability achieved. Re-evaluate if inadequate control.
Children
<4yrs: not established. 4–11yrs: 88mcg twice daily (approx. 12hrs apart). Rinse mouth after use. Titrate to lowest effective dose after stability achieved. Re-evaluate if inadequate control.
Flovent Hfa Contraindications
Contraindications
Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute attacks requiring intensive measures.
Flovent Hfa Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Flovent Hfa Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Maintain regular regimen. Immunosuppression. Tuberculosis. Systemic infections (eg, fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic). Ocular herpes simplex. If exposed to chickenpox or measles, consider immune globulin or antiviral prophylactic therapies. Monitor for adrenal insufficiency when transferring from systemic steroids. Reevaluate periodically. Monitor for hypercorticism and HPA axis suppression (if occurs, discontinue gradually), growth in children, IOP, glaucoma, or cataracts. Consider eye exams if ocular symptoms develop or in long-term use. Discontinue and treat if paradoxical bronchospasm occurs; use alternative therapy. Assess bone mineral density if risk factors exist (eg, prolonged immobilization, osteoporosis, postmenopausal, tobacco use, advanced age, poor nutrition, others). Eosinophilic conditions. Hepatic impairment; monitor. Transferring from oral corticosteroids: see full labeling. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Flovent Hfa Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Flovent Hfa Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, nefazodone, others): not recommended.
Flovent Hfa Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation, throat irritation, sinusitis, dysphonia, candidiasis, cough, bronchitis, headache; immunosuppression, adrenal suppression, bronchospasm, hypersensitivity reactions.
Flovent Hfa Clinical Trials
See Literature
Flovent Hfa Note
Not Applicable
Flovent Hfa Patient Counseling
See Literature
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