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Flusinolide Generic name: flusinolide Brand names: Aerospan and Aeorbid How are these two brands alike? Both of these products contain a hemihydrate. That means that two molecules of a substance act like two slices of bread and make a “sandwich.” In the case of both Aerospan and Aerobid the chemical used to propel the mist forms a “sandwich” with a water molecule. The mist released by both brands is used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath. Both brand of inhaler are used by asthma sufferers. How are these two brands different? Aerobid differs from Aerospan in that it also contains some methanol flavoring. What is flusinolide? Flusinolide is a propellant. It is released by inhalers that are used to treat corticosteroid dependent asthma. Flusinolide does not dissolve in water, but it does dissolve in acetone, mehthanol and chloroform. The chemicals in the inhaler contain both water and one of the chemicals that can dissolve the flusinolide. How to use flusinolide: Inhale the mist 3 to 4 times a day at regularly spaced intervals. Patients using the inhaler should follow the prescribed steps: Side effects: Use of flusinolide can cause nasal burning, stinging, congestion, sneezing, irritation, watery eyes and sore throat. Precautions to take when using flusinolide: Consult with doctor if you are also taking one of these medications: an arthritis medication, aspirin, digoxin, diuretics, estrogen, ketocanazole, oral contraceptives, Phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, theophyline and vitamins. Flusinolide makes the stomach more susceptible to irritations. It is therefore more easily irritated by the above medications. Warnings for patients who use flusinolide: If your doctor prescribes one of the brands that contain flusinolide, or if you consider using the generic form of the drug, be sure to inform your doctor about any evidence that you have one of the following medical conditions: pregnancy, breast feeding, liver, kidney, intestinal or heart disease, diabetes, underactive thyroid, herpes eye infection, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, mental illness, osteoporosis, seizures, or ulcers. Alternative uses for flusinolide: Flusinolide has been tested and approved by the FDA for use at specific doses and to treat specific health problems. Some doctors are using flusinolide to treat alternative conditions. When used in that manner, flusinolide becomes an “off-label” medicine. There is no detailed information about side effects that could result from such off-label uses for the drug. How do these new inhalers differ from the old bronchodilators? The old dilators used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to propel the mist into the mouth. In the 1990s, those dilators had to come off of the drug store shelves, because CFCs were harming the environment. These newer inhalers use a propellant that is a hemihydrate. Such a chemical is safe when propelled out into the air. What to do if you get an overdose of flusinolide: Contact your physician immediately if you experience an overdose of flusinolide. What to do if you miss a dose of flusinolide: Get back on schedule as soon as possible. If you are having problems, consult with your physician. How to store flusinolide: Store at room temperature in a location away from heat and light.
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