What is the brand name for Fluticasone?

Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that is commonly used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Flovent is the brand name for Fluticasone in its inhalation form, specifically designed for the treatment and prevention of asthma symptoms. It functions by reducing inflammation in the airways, thereby helping to improve airflow and decrease the frequency of asthma attacks.

In comparison, Pulmicort is the brand name for budesonide, another inhaled corticosteroid; Symbicort is a combination inhaler that contains formoterol (a long-acting beta-agonist) and budesonide; and Advair is a combination inhaler that contains salmeterol (another long-acting beta-agonist) and fluticasone. While Flovent specifically refers to Fluticasone, the other brand names correspond to different medications or combinations, leading to an important distinction in asthma management strategies.