{"id":55514,"date":"2022-11-30T15:10:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=55514"},"modified":"2025-10-06T17:45:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T21:45:01","slug":"advair-diskus-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/advair-diskus-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Advair Diskus alternatives: What can I take instead of Advair Diskus?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Advair Diskus<\/span>, manufactured by <\/span>GlaxoSmithKline<\/span>, is one of the most commonly prescribed <\/span>inhalers<\/span>. It is approved to treat <\/span>asthma<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/span> (COPD)<\/span><\/a>, such as chronic <\/span>bronchitis<\/span> and <\/span>emphysema<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span> comes as a dry <\/span>powder inhaler<\/span> that contains a combination of two <\/span>active ingredients<\/span>: <\/span>fluticasone propionate<\/span> and <\/span>salmeterol<\/span>. <\/span>Fluticasone<\/span> is an <\/span>inhaled corticosteroid<\/span> (ICS)<\/span><\/a> that helps reduce inflammation in the lungs, while <\/span>salmeterol<\/span> is a <\/span>long-acting beta agonist<\/span> (<\/span>LABA<\/span>)<\/span><\/a> that relaxes the muscles in the lungs and opens up the airways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span> is effective for preventing <\/span>COPD and <\/span>asthma<\/span><\/a> symptoms<\/span>, such as <\/span>shortness of breath<\/span> and <\/span>wheezing<\/span><\/a>, it is not right for everyone. For example, many people may find that the <\/span>generic version<\/span> is cheaper than the brand name. Other people may have different problems with <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span>, such as forgetting to take it twice daily, <\/span>side effects<\/span>, or an <\/span>allergy to milk proteins<\/span><\/a> or other ingredients in the <\/span>inhaler<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever the case may be, a <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> can recommend an alternative option to <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span>. Continue reading to learn more about <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span> alternatives and how they compare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are numerous alternatives to <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span> available on the market. Some alternatives come in different forms, such as <\/span>metered dose inhalers<\/span>, dry <\/span>powder inhalers<\/span>, and soft-mist <\/span>inhalers<\/span>. These alternatives also come in both generic and <\/span>brand-name<\/span> forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In people with persistent asthma, a combination of an ICS and <\/span>LABA<\/span> is often prescribed to control symptoms. <\/span>Symbicort<\/span> (<\/span>budesonide<\/span>\/<\/span>formoterol<\/span>), Breo (<\/span>fluticasone<\/span>\/<\/span>vilanterol<\/span>), and <\/span>Dulera<\/span> (<\/span>mometasone<\/span>\/<\/span>formoterol<\/span>) are similar <\/span>inhalers<\/span> to <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span> that contain an ICS and <\/span>LABA<\/span> combination. Other treatment options include long-acting <\/span>muscarinic antagonists<\/span><\/a> or anticholinergics, such as Spiriva (tiotropium), <\/span>leukotriene modifiers<\/span><\/a>, such as Singular (montelukast), and biologics, such as Xolair (omalizumab). These alternatives may differ in how they work, how much they cost, and how they\u2019re used.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One important thing to note is that <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span> and its alternatives should only be used as a <\/span>maintenance treatment<\/span> for asthma or COPD. They should not be used as <\/span>rescue inhalers<\/span> for COPD <\/span>exacerbations<\/span> or for <\/span>asthma attacks<\/span><\/a>. Instead, a <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> will prescribe a <\/span>short-acting<\/span> beta agonist<\/span><\/a>, such as <\/span>ProAir<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>albuterol<\/span>) or <\/span>Ventolin<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>albuterol<\/span>), for immediate relief of a COPD or <\/span>asthma attack<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Advair Diskus alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nUsual Dosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advair Diskus<\/span> (<\/span>fluticasone\/salmeterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma, COPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 puff of 100 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/50 <\/span>mcg<\/span>, 250 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/50 <\/span>mcg<\/span>, 500 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/50 <\/span>mcg<\/span> twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAdvair Diskus<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dulera<\/span> (<\/span>mometasone<\/span>\/<\/span>formoterol<\/span>)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma<\/span><\/td>\n2 puffs of 100 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/5 <\/span>mcg<\/span> or 200 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/5 <\/span>mcg<\/span> twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nDulera<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breo Ellipta<\/span> (<\/span>fluticasone<\/span> furoate\/<\/span>vilanterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma, COPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 puff of 100 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/25 <\/span>mcg<\/span> or 200 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/25 <\/span>mcg<\/span> once daily<\/span><\/td>\nBreo Ellipta<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Symbicort<\/span> (<\/span>budesonide<\/span>\/<\/span>formoterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma, COPD<\/span><\/td>\n2 puffs of 80 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/4.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span> or 160 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/4.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span> twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nSymbicort<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium\/<\/span>vilanterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nCOPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 puff of 62.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/25 <\/span>mcg<\/span> once daily<\/span><\/td>\nAnoro Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium\/olodaterol)<\/span><\/td>\nCOPD<\/span><\/td>\n2 puffs of 2.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/2.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span> once daily<\/span><\/td>\nStiolto Respimat coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combivent Respimat (ipratropium\/<\/span>albuterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nCOPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 puff of 20 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/100 <\/span>mcg<\/span> 4-6 times daily<\/span><\/td>\nCombivent Respimat coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trelegy Ellipta (<\/span>fluticasone<\/span>\/umeclidinium\/<\/span>vilanterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma, COPD<\/span><\/td>\n1 puff of 100 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/62.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/25 <\/span>mcg<\/span> once daily<\/span><\/td>\nTrelegy Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bevespi Aerosphere (glycopyrrolate\/<\/span>formoterol<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nCOPD<\/span><\/td>\n2 puffs of 9 <\/span>mcg<\/span>\/4.8 <\/span>mcg<\/span> twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nBevespi Aerosphere coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma, COPD<\/span><\/td>\n2 puffs of 2.5 <\/span>mcg<\/span> once daily<\/span><\/td>\nSpiriva Respimat coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asmanex HFA (<\/span>mometasone<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\nAsthma<\/span><\/td>\n2 puffs of 100 <\/span>mcg<\/span> or 200 <\/span>mcg<\/span> twice daily<\/span><\/td>\nAsmanex HFA coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span><\/h3>\n