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Albuterol Diskus
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Pronounced: (flew-TICK-uh-sone/sal-MET-er-all)
Uses
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (such as COPD). It contains 2 medications: fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Salmeterol belongs to the class of drugs known...
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From Our Experts
The Debate: Albuterol or Levalbuterol
Albuterol and Levalbuterol are both bronchodilators, both can provide instant relief from an asthma attack, and can conveniently be carried... Read more »
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The Inhaler Changeover
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The Economic Crisis May Hit Asthmatics Hard
How will asthma care and health be affected by the economy?It is clear that we are in the midst of difficult economic times. Some of us can... Read more »
Tips for Handling the Asthma Inhaler Changeover
The clock is winding down on the transition time to switch from CFC-propelled albuterol inhalers to HFA-propelled albuterol inhalers. The... Read more »
From Our Sources
New medication guide for Advair Diskus
In response to an FDA request for new, stronger safety labels, GlaxoSmithKline has revised its patient medication guides for Advair Diskus and... Read more »
Asthma Medications: Albuterol
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quick-Relief MedicationsThese medications quickly control acute asthma attacks.Short-Acting Beta2-AgonistsBeta2-agonists do not reduce inflammation... Read more »
Albuterol inhaler may be useless to some patients
British researchers say that approximately one in ten children using an albuterol inhaler for daily asthma maintenance may not be helped by the... Read more »
Clinical trial: Albuterol for lung injury
This is a study to determine if the asthma drug albuterol is effective in helping patients who have Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or... Read more »
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