Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known as long-acting beta agonists.

Is ADVAIR DISKUS a LABA?

ADVAIR is for adults and children with asthma who need both an ICS and long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) medicine.

Is ADVAIR DISKUS an ICS?

ADVAIR DISKUS contains an ICS and a LABA. When an ICS and LABA are used together, there is not a significant increased risk in hospitalizations and death from asthma problems.