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Flovent® HFA

INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS

INHALED CORTICOSTEROID (ICS)

  • Class

    • Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)

  • Active ingredient

    • Fluticasone propionate

  • Device

  • Age

    • 1 +

  • Typical use

    • Asthma
      Initial controller

    Asthma management principles

    • COPD (off-label)
      in addition to a dual bronchodilation (LAMA/LABA) when exacerbating

    COPD management principles

  • Marketed strength

    • 50 mcg
    • 125 mcg
    • 250 mcg

  • Number of doses

    • 120 doses

  • Dose indicator

    • No

  • Usual adult dosage

    • Low | 125 mcg – 1 inh BID
      Medium | 250 mcg – 1 inh BID
      High | 250 mcg – 2 inh BID
      Maximum daily dose: 2000 mcg

    ICS dosing

  • Usual pediatric dosage

    • 1-11 years
      Low       | 125 mcg – 1 inh QD
      Medium | 125 mcg – 1 inh BID

      12-17 years
      See adult dosage

    ICS dosing

  • Required inspiratory flow

    • < 30 L/min 
      Zero internal resistance (R0)

    Inspiratory flows

  • Public coverage

    • All provinces | Open/Regular Benefit

  • Advantages

    • Suitable for low inspiratory flows
    • No synchronism required with a spacer

  • Disadvantages

    • BID dosing
    • Cumbersome with a spacer
    • Impossible to know when empty
    • Contain greenhouse gases
    Side effects

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