Compare Arnuity Ellipta vs. Flunisolide
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls asthma.
An easy-to-use, convenient inhaler for asthma patients 12 years or older.
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Upsides
- You only need to take Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) once per day.
- Breathe-activated inhalers may be easier to use than aerosol inhalers, and do not require cleaning and maintenance.
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Downsides
- Don't forget to rinse your mouth after each use as Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) can cause a fungal infection in the mouth or throat.
- Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) is not for on-demand treatment of an asthma attack. You will still need to have a rescue inhaler handy.
- Do not take Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone) if you're allergic to milk proteins since it contains dairy.
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Used for
- Asthma Perennial allergic rhinitis Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis Sinusitis
Dosage forms
- Inhaler
- Inhaler
- Nasal spray
Price
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$13.82
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Side effects
11possible side effects
- Common cold8%
- Lung inflammation7%
- Lung infection6%
- Headache6%
- Sore throat4%
- Sinus infection4%
- Toothache3%
- Stomach flu3%
- Fungal infection of the mouth3%
- Fungal infection of the mouth and throat3%
- Pain from fungal infection of the mouth and throat3%
The Aerospan (Flunisolide) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Increased risk of infections
- Not for asthma attack
- Sudden breathing problems
- Weaker bones
- Low bone mineral bone density
- Prolonged immobilization
- Family history of osteroporosis
- Use of anticonvulsants
- Use of oral corticosteroids.
- Slowed growth
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