Alupent Inhalation and Fluticasone

• Generic Name: metaproterenol
• Dosage Forms: aerosol
• Other Brand Names: Alupent, Metaprel

Metaproterenol is used to treat asthma and bronchospasm in patients with bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Metaproterenol 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.

• Generic Name: fluticasone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Beser, Cutivate

Fluticasone is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Fluticasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by eczema or skin conditions that respond to steroid medication.

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