Adefovir and Maxair Autohaler

• Generic Name: adefovir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hepsera

Adefovir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat chronic hepatitis B in adults and children at least 12 years old. Adefovir is not a cure for chronic hepatitis B.

Adefovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pirbuterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation aerosol
• Other Brand Names:

Pirbuterol is used alone or together with other medicines, to prevent bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Pirbuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.