salmeterol + fluticasone (GSK)

Salmeterol + fluticasone is a combination medication used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is not intended for the relief of acute symptoms or attacks. The combination contains two active ingredients: fluticasone propionate (an inhaled corticosteroid) and salmeterol xinafoate (a long-acting beta-agonist). Fluticasone reduces inflammation in the airways by inhibiting inflammatory mediators, while salmeterol relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors, leading to bronchodilation. This dual mechanism helps prevent asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations when used regularly as prescribed[1][2][7].

Brand names

Advair DiskusAdvair HFAAirDuo RespiclickAirDuo DigihalerWixela Inhub

Other names

fluticasone and salmeterol inhalation