ArmonAir RespiClick
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
ArmonAir RespiClick is a prescription medication used to prevent difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing caused by asthma. ArmonAir RespiClick is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by decreasing swelling and irritation in the airways to allow for easier breathing.
ArmonAir RespiClick comes in a multi-dose dry powder inhaler. It is given as one oral inhalation twice daily.
Common side effects of fluticasone inhalational include upper airway infection or inflammation, throat irritation, and cough.
What is it used for?
ArmonAir RespiClick is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medicine for the long-term treatment of asthma in people aged 12 years and older.
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ICS medicines such as fluticasone propionate help to decrease inflammation in the lungs. Inflammation in the lungs can lead to breathing problems.
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ArmonAir RespiClick is not used to relieve sudden breathing problems.
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It is not known if ArmonAir RespiClick is safe and effective in children younger than 12 years of age.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How to take it
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The recommended dose range of ArmonAir RespiClick for the treatment of asthma symptoms is 55-232 mcg 2 times daily. The maximum dose is 232 mcg inhaled 2 times daily.
Warnings
Serious side effects have been reported with ArmonAir RespiClick including:
Fungal infections (thrush) in your mouth and throat. Tell your doctor if you have any redness or white-colored coating in your mouth.
Decreased adrenal function (adrenal insufficiency). Symptoms of decreased adrenal function include tiredness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, and low blood pressure. Decreased adrenal function can lead to death.
Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Call your doctor and stop ArmonAir RespiClick right away if you have any symptoms such as swelling of the face, throat, and tongue, hives, rash, or breathing problems.
Decreased ability to fight infections. Symptoms of infection may include: fever, pain, aches, chills, feeling tired, nausea and vomiting. Tell your doctor about any signs of infection while you use ArmonAir RespiClick.
Slow growth in children. The growth of children using ArmonAir RespiClick should be checked regularly.
Eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts. Tell your doctor about any vision changes while using ArmonAir RespiClick. Your doctor may tell you to have your eyes checked.
Lower bone mineral density. This may be a problem for people who already have a higher chance of low bone density (osteoporosis).
Side effects
Common side effects of ArmonAir RespiClick include
- upper airway infection or inflammation
- throat irritation
- sinus infection
- hoarse voice
- candidiasis
- cough
- headache
This is not a complete list of ArmonAir RespiClick side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- medications that block a protein in the body (CYPA4) such as some macrolide antibiotics (clarithromycin, telithromycin), some HIV protease inhibitors (indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), some HCV protease inhibitors (boceprevir, telaprevir), some azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole), conivaptan (Vaprisol), delavirdine (Rescriptor), and nefazodone (Serzone)
This is not a complete list of ArmonAir RespiClick drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Studies in animals have shown a harmful and undesired effect on the unborn baby, yet there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. ArmonAir RespiClick may be given to a pregnant woman if the provider believes that its benefits to the pregnant woman outweigh any possible risks to her unborn baby.
Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
It is not known if ArmonAir RespiClick is excreted in human breast milk or if it will harm your nursing baby.
All information on this site is provided “as-is” for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. You should consult with a medical professional if you have any questions about your health.