Advair Diskus and Budesonide and formoterol inhalation

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

Advair Diskus inhalation is a steroid and bronchodilator combination medicine that is 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.

In people with COPD, Advair Diskus is for long-term treatment. In people with asthma, Advair Diskus is for short-term treatment until symptoms are well controlled with with other medicines.

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

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

• Generic Name: budesonide / formoterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Symbicort, Symbicort Turbuhaler, Symbicort 400/12 Turbohaler

Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator. Budesonide is a steroid.

Budesonide and formoterol is a combination medicine used to control and prevent the symptoms of asthma in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Budesonide and formoterol is also used to help control the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

budesonide and formoterol is not for use in treating an asthma or bronchospasm attack.

Formoterol when used alone may increase the risk of death in people with asthma. However, this risk is not increased when budesonide and formoterol are used together as a combination product.

Budesonide and formoterol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.