Avessa Information

Avessa is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule, Rotacaps, Inhaler. Avessa also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avessa. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Avessa are Nosebleed, Chest tightness, Cough. While these are the most often observed Avessa side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Avessa are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Avessa's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Avessa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Avessa have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Avessa may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Avessa is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Avessa Benefits & Uses
Avessa Dosage & How to Take
Avessa Side Effects
Avessa Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Avessa with Other Drugs
Avessa Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Avessa
Avessa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Avessa Benefits & Uses

Avessa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Asthma

Avessa Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mcg formoterol and 50 mcg fluticasone in one puff
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mcg formoterol and 50 mcg fluticasone in one puff
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 puff Dosage Form: Inhaler Dosage Route: Inhalational Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 5 mcg formoterol and 50 mcg fluticasone in one puff

Avessa Related Warnings

Is the use of Avessa safe for pregnant women?

Avessa may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Avessa, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Avessa safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Avessa as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Avessa on the Kidneys?

Avessa does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Avessa on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Avessa. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Avessa on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Avessa. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Severe Interaction of Avessa with Other Drugs

Avessa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Selegiline

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Ketoconazole

Mifepristone

Amoxicillin,Pantoprazole,Clarithromycin

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Rasagiline

Azithromycin

Propranolol

Mifepristone

Furosemide

Moxifloxacin

Acetazolamide

Adalimumab

Metformin

Aspirin

Losartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Pioglitazone,Glimepiride

Mild

Fluticasone

Avessa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avessa unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Allergy
Infections
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease
Cataract
Malnutrition
Cushing's Syndrome
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Avessa

Is this Avessa habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Avessa.

Avessa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avessa

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Avessa and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Avessa

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Avessa with alcohol will be.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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