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Armonair
Used for Asthma
Used for Asthma
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) is an inhaler that's good for controlling and preventing asthma symptoms in children and adults. When used every day, this medication can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks, but it's not a rescue inhaler and won't help an asthma attack that has already started.
What is ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)?
What is ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) used for?
- Asthma
How ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) works
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) is a corticosteroid. When inhaled, it lowers inflammation (swelling) in your lungs. This helps control asthma and prevent asthma attacks.
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Armonair Digihaler |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Corticosteroid |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Side effects of ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection (cough, stuffy nose; 5-6%)
- Common cold (5-6%)
- Oral thrush (oral candidiasis, 3-5%)
- Headache (2-7%)
- Cough (2-3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Mouth and throat pain
- Throat irritation
- Runny nose
- Stuffy nose
- Flu
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Muscle spasm
- Vomiting
- High blood pressure
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Status asthmaticus (when asthma attacks follow one another without pause) or other sudden episodes of asthma requiring immediate attention
- Allergic reaction: rash, hives, swelling of the lips, mouth, or throat.
The following ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
White patches in the mouth and throat
Less common
Bone pain
lower abdominal or stomach pain
pain on passing urine
redness or discharge of the eye, eyelid, or lining of the eye
trouble swallowing
vaginal discharge (creamy white) and itching
vomiting
Rare
Blindness, blurred vision, eye pain
bone fractures
excess facial hair in women
fullness or roundness of the face, neck, and trunk
growth reduction in children or teenagers
heart problems
hives, skin rash
impotence in males
increased hunger, thirst, or urination
lack of menstrual periods
muscle wasting
numbness and weakness of the hands and feet
swelling of the face, lips, or eyelids
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
weakness
Incidence not known
Dizziness
fast heartbeat
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Darkening of the skin
fainting
loss of appetite
mental depression
unusual tiredness or weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
general aches and pains or general feeling of illness
greenish-yellow mucus in the nose
headache
hoarseness or other voice changes
runny, sore, or stuffy nose
Less common
Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
headache, severe and throbbing
irregular or painful menstrual periods
joint pain
mouth irritation
muscle soreness, sprain, or strain
stomach pain
Incidence not known
Decrease in height
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
loss of voice
pain in the back, ribs, arms or legs
sweating
trouble sitting still
unexplained weight loss
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Pros and cons of ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)
Pros
- Good medication to prevent and lower asthma symptoms
- Inhaling into the lungs can have fewer side effects than taking a pill by mouth.
- Can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks
- Has an optional, built-in electronic program that pairs with your inhaler that can give you information about your inhaler use patterns
Cons
- Must rinse your mouth after each use to prevent fungal infections in the mouth
- Can take up to 2 weeks or longer to feel the full effects
- Used only to maintain and prevent asthma; can't help an asthma attack that's actively happening
- Only available as a brand medication, so it can be expensive
Pharmacist tips for ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)
- Carefully read the instructions to become familiar with your ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) inhaler and to use it properly.
- ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) doesn't require priming (preparing your inhaler right before using).
- Don't use ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) with a spacer or volume holding chamber.
- To use the inhaler, hold it upright and open the green cap all the way back until you hear a “click”. Every time you open the green cap and it clicks, the inhaler is ready to give one dose of medication. Don't open the green cap until you're ready to take your dose. Otherwise, you will lose doses of the medication.
- When you're ready for your dose, breathe out as much air as possible through your mouth away from the inhaler. Close your lips tightly around the mouthpiece of the inhaler. Then, breathe in quickly and deeply through your mouth to inhale the medication into your lungs. Hold your breath for 10 seconds or for as long as you comfortably can.
- Rinse your mouth after each inhalation of ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) to prevent any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.
- ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) doesn't treat an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler, like albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil), if you have sudden difficulty with breathing.
- The inhaler has a dose counter. The number "60" is displayed (prior to first use) and will count down each time the mouthpiece is opened and closed.
- Throw the inhaler away when the dose counter reads "0", 30 days after opening the foil pouch that the inhaler comes in, or after the expiration date on the inhaler, whichever comes first.
- ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) contains a built-in electronic module, which detects, records, and stores data on inhaler events for transfer to the mobile App. You're not required to use this App when taking the medication, but it gives you information about your inhaler use patterns.
Risks and warnings for ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Fungal infections of the mouth and throat
- Risk factors: Not rinsing mouth after use | Higher dose of ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) can cause a fungal infection in the mouth or throat called thrush. You can prevent this by rinsing your mouth, gargling with water, and spitting the water out after each use. Tell your healthcare provider if you notice white patches inside your mouth or throat or have trouble swallowing, since you might need additional treatment for this fungal infection.
Sudden-onset breathing problems
In rare cases, some people have trouble breathing right after using ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone). Your healthcare provider will treat this right away with a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler, like albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil), and have you stop taking ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone). If this happens, talk to your healthcare provider about switching to another medication for treating asthma.
Vision changes
- Risk factors: Long-term use of ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) | History of glaucoma, high eye pressure, or cataracts
Using ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) for a long time can raise your eye pressure, worsen glaucoma, and cause cataracts (cloudiness in the eyes). Talk to your healthcare provider right away if you experience blurry vision, eye pain or discomfort, or other changes in your vision while using ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone).
Allergic reaction
- Risk factors: Severe allergy to milk proteins
Although rare, an allergic reaction can happen after taking ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone). This medication also contains lactose, which can have milk proteins in it. Don't use ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) if you have a severe allergy to milk proteins. Stop taking this medication and let your provider know right away if you experience an allergic reaction, such as rash, hives, or swelling of the lips, mouth, or throat.
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) dosage
Respiclick inhaler| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113mcg | 1 respiclick inhaler | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Typical dosage for ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)
The typical dose is 1 inhalation by mouth twice daily, about 12 hours apart. The starting dose is based on your prior asthma therapy and how severe your asthma is. Depending on the dose strength, each inhalation contains 55 mcg (low), 113 mcg (medium), or 232 mcg (high) of fluticasone propionate.
Interactions between ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) and other drugs
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Bemiparin
- Boceprevir
- Bupropion
- Ceritinib
- Clarithromycin
- Cobicistat
- Conivaptan
- Dasabuvir
- Duvelisib
- Fosnetupitant
- Idelalisib
- Indinavir
- Itraconazole
- Ivosidenib
- Ketoconazole
- Larotrectinib
- Lefamulin
- Lopinavir
- Lorlatinib
- Lumacaftor
- Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
- Macimorelin
- Nadroparin
- Nefazodone
- Nelfinavir
- Netupitant
- Posaconazole
- Ritonavir
- Saquinavir
- Sargramostim
- Telaprevir
- Telithromycin
- Tipranavir
- Voriconazole
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Auranofin
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Armonair (brand)
$272.00
ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) contraindications
Contraindications are specific health conditions or situations in which a person should not take a medication due to safety concerns. If you have any of the following conditions or if any of the following apply to you, let your healthcare provider know because ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone) will not be safe for you to take.
- Treatment of sudden, severe episodes of asthma (status asthmaticus)
- Other sudden episodes of asthma requiring medical attention
- Severe allergy to milk proteins
What are alternatives to ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone)?
There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of ArmonAir Digihaler (fluticasone). Compare a few possible alternatives below.
