Flovent
Flovent is a corticosteroids group of drug that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children above the age of four years. Patients using this drug must remember that this drug does not treat asthma attack that has already begun but it only helps in preventing asthma attacks. This drug prevents the release of substance in the body that causes inflammation. Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Flovent is available in two forms, Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus. It works by reducing inflammation of the airways in the lungs, thereby making breathing easier for the asthma patients. This drug needs to be regularly used to have its best effect. The effect of Flovent cannot be achieved immediately and hence, patients should not use it to relieve sudden asthma attacks. Approved by the worldwide drug regulatory authorities, Flovent HFA is an environment friendly inhaler that prevents asthma attacks.