Fluticasone/Salmeterol — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Fluticasone Salmeterol (Advair Diskus, AirDuo, Fluticas)
Drug Class: Inhaled corticosteroid/LABA combination
Combination inhaler containing an inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and long-acting beta-agonist (salmeterol) for asthma and COPD maintenance.
Nutrients That Fluticasone/Salmeterol May Deplete
Long-term use of Fluticasone/Salmeterol is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Selenium
Common Side Effects of Fluticasone/Salmeterol
- Oral thrush
- Hoarseness
- Throat irritation
- Headache
- Upper respiratory infection
- Bone density loss
- Adrenal suppression
Key Drug Interactions — Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Fluticasone/Salmeterol has 6 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Beta blockers
- MAO inhibitors
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Ritonavir
- Ketoconazole
- Other corticosteroids
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fluticasone/Salmeterol deplete nutrients?
Yes. Fluticasone/Salmeterol has been associated with depletion of Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Fluticasone/Salmeterol deplete?
Fluticasone/Salmeterol is associated with lower levels of: Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Fluticasone/Salmeterol?
Common side effects associated with Fluticasone/Salmeterol include: Oral thrush; Hoarseness; Throat irritation; Headache; Upper respiratory infection.