Flovent Diskus is a dry powder inhaler that is different from an aerosol metered-dose inhaler like Flovent HFA. Instead of using a propellant to disperse the medication, Flovent Diskus relies on your ability to inhale the powder to get the medicine to your lungs.
Insulin pumps are computerized devices that are about the size of a small smartphone. They are an insulin delivery system that is pre-programmed to help improve glucose control automatically.
Flovent HFA is a brand-name prescription medication that is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). It is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of asthma in patients 4 years of age and older.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrows your airways. It can lead to recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Fiasp, a fast-acting insulin aspart injection, is a trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. It is available in a multi-dose vial, a FlexTouch pen, a PenFill cartridge and device, and a PumpCart cartridge for use in compatible insulin pumps.
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral diabetes medication manufactured by AstraZeneca that is also FDA-approved to help treat heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). It belongs to the drug class called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens your bones and increases your risk of fractures. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, around 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis.
Estring is an FDA-approved estradiol vaginal ring used to reduce menopausal symptoms like painful sex and vaginal dryness. Once inserted, it slowly releases a low dose of estrogen and only has to be replaced every 90 days.
Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is a once-daily medication used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2DM), heart failure, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). While it is not FDA-approved as a weight-loss medication, weight loss can be a side effect of this drug.
Untreated hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to severe complications including permanent damage to your eyes, heart, nerves, blood vessels, and kidneys.
