Aerobid and Allopurinol Intravenous

• Generic Name: flunisolide
• Dosage Forms: Inhaler System
• Other Brand Names: Aerospan, Aerobid, Aerobid-M

Flunisolide is used to help control symptoms of asthma and improve lung function. This medicine will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started.

Flunisolide belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing inflammation (swelling) in the lungs that causes an asthma attack.

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

• Generic Name: allopurinol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zyloprim, Lopurin, Aloprim

Allopurinol injection is used to prevent or treat high uric acid levels in the blood that may be caused by cancer medicines. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that works by causing less uric acid to be produced by the body.

Allopurinol is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.