Compare Theophylline vs. Advair
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Prevents breathing problems.
Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) combines two medicines into one inhaler, but it might be expensive.
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3.8/ 5 average rating with 799 reviewsforAdvair
Upsides
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- 2-in-1 medicine is more effective together than alone.
- The diskus is used to treat both COPD and asthma.
Downsides
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- Take it daily and consistently for the best results. It is not for on-demand treatment of wheezing or asthma attacks.
- Rinse your mouth with water after each inhalation to avoid fungal infections of the mouth.
Used for
- Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Exercise-induced asthma; Prophylaxis Nocturnal asthma
- Apnea in the newborn; Adjunct Nocturnal asthma
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Inhaler
Price
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$16.40
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Reviews
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799 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
48%
saiditworked well
11%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
The Theo-24 (Theophylline) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
15possible side effects
- Lung infection27%
- Sore throat13%
- Headaches12%
- Lung inflammation7%
- Hoarseness5%
- Sinus inflammation4%
- Colds and flu4%
- Nausea and vomiting4%
- Stomach upset4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Muscle and joint pain4%
- Stomach flu3%
- Fungal infections3%
- Cough3%
- Bronchitis2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Increased risk of death
- Asthma
- Children under 18
- Increased risk of infections
- History of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Age greater than 65 years
- Mouth and throat infection
- Not rinsing mouth after use
- Higher dose of the corticosteroid medication contained in Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol)
- Asthma attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- Heart beat problems
- Taking more Advair (fluticasone / salmeterol) than recommended
- Serious allergic reaction
- Milk allergy