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Compare Flovent vs. Arnuity Ellipta

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Flovent (fluticasone propionate) and Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate) are both inhaled corticosteroids used to control and prevent asthma symptoms, but they have some differences. Flovent is available in two forms: Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus, and it needs to be used twice a day. In contrast, Arnuity Ellipta is used only once a day. Flovent has a generic version available, which can be more affordable, while Arnuity Ellipta is only available as a brand medication and can be more expensive. Both medications require you to rinse your mouth after use to prevent fungal infections, and neither can be used as a rescue inhaler for sudden asthma attacks. Flovent is suitable for children as young as 4 years old, whereas Arnuity Ellipta can be used by children starting at age 5. Additionally, Flovent HFA is lactose-free, so it may be suitable for individuals with severe milk allergies compared to Arnuity Ellipta.

  • Flovent (fluticasone)
    Arnuity ellipta (fluticasone)
  • Flovent (fluticasone)
    Arnuity ellipta (fluticasone)

  • Summary of Flovent vs. Arnuity Ellipta

    Summary for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Prescription only

    Flovent (fluticasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid medication used in people 4 years and older with asthma. It helps keep lung inflammation low and the airways open. This inhaler is used twice per day. When used every day, Flovent (fluticasone) can lower the number and severity of asthma attacks. It's not a rescue inhaler, so it won't help an asthma attack that has already started.

    Summary for Corticosteroid
    Prescription only

    Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) is an inhaled corticosteroid. It's used for maintenance treatment of asthma in adults and children ages 5 years and older. Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) comes as an Ellipta inhaler, which is a type of dry powder inhaler. The dosage is typically 1 inhalation through the mouth once per day. Some common effects include the common cold and headaches.

  • Indications of Flovent vs. Arnuity Ellipta

    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma
    Indications for
    •Maintenance treatment of asthma in people ages 5 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Flovent vs. Arnuity Ellipta

    Pros and Const for Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
    Pros
    •Works well to prevent and lower asthma symptoms
    •Has few side effects since the medication is directly inhaled into the lungs
    •Available as two different types of inhalers (HFA inhaler and Diskus inhaler)
    •Lower-cost generic available for Flovent HFA
    Cons
    •Need to use twice per day
    •Need to rinse your mouth after each use to prevent fungal infection in the mouth (thrush)
    •Can't use to treat active asthma attacks
    •Can't use Flovent Diskus if you're allergic to milk proteins since it contains lactose
    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Only used once per day
    •Inhaling into the lungs has fewer side effects than taking a pill by mouth
    •Might be easier to use compared to some other dry powder inhalers
    Cons
    •Must rinse mouth after each use to prevent thrush
    •Contains lactose; not for people allergic to milk proteins
    •Only available as a brand medication

  • Common Side Effects of Flovent vs. Arnuity Ellipta

    Common Side Effects for

    In general, common side effects for Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus are very similar:

    •Throat irritation
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold)
    •Sinus infection or swelling
    •Headache
    •Cough
    •Voice hoarseness or difficulty speaking
    Common Side Effects for
    •Common cold (up to 13%)
    •Headache (up to 13%)
    •Bronchitis (swelling of your airways) (7%)
    •Flu (7%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (6%)

  • Warnings of Flovent vs. Arnuity Ellipta

    Common Side Effects for
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Altered stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    Common Side Effects for
    •Not for use in asthma attack or for worsening breathing
    •Fungal infection in the mouth
    •Narrowing of your airways (bronchospasm)
    •Higher risk of infections
    •Changes in stress hormone levels
    •Delayed growth in children
    •Eye and vision problems
    •Allergic reactions

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