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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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More warnings about Advair use
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Spiriva with HandiHaler Inhl Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: TIOTROPIUM CAPSULE - INHALATION Pronounced: (tee-oh-TROW-pee-um) Side Effects This medication may cause dry mouth, blurred... Read more »
FDA panel backs use of Spiriva
An FDA advisory panel suggesting that the inhaler Spiriva should carry bolder benefit claims on the label--brushing aside lingering safety questions... Read more »
Early data finds no Spiriva, stroke connection
Preliminary data from the UPLIFT clinical trial suggests that there is no link between the Spiriva HandiHaler and stroke risk, researchers say. The... Read more »
Spiriva improves lung function in patients with mild COPD
Drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim has announced results from a recent study that show that Spiriva significantly improves lung function in patients with... Read more »
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