Advair and Topotecan Injection, Concentrate

• Generic Name: fluticasone / salmeterol
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, metered
• Other Brand Names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClick, Wixela Inhub

Advair contains a combination of fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Advair inhalation is a combination medicine used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Advair Diskus is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Advair HFA is for use in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

• Generic Name: topotecan
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Hycamtin

Topotecan is used to treat ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, and certain types of cervical cancer.

Topotecan is usually given after other treatments have failed.

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