Arformoterol Tartrate and Flumadine

• Generic Name: arformoterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Brovana

Long-term treatment of bronchoconstriction associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Long-acting β2-adrenergic agonists recommended as maintenance therapy in patients with moderate (e.g., forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1] ≥50 but <80% of predicted) to very severe COPD (e.g., FEV1 <30% of predicted or <50% of predicted plus chronic respiratory failure) who have persistent symptoms not relieved by as-needed therapy with short-acting bronchodilators (e.g., ipratropium, β2-adrenergic agonist).

Regular treatment with long-acting bronchodilators more effective and convenient than treatment with short-acting bronchodilators. Superiority of one long-acting bronchodilator over another currently not established. If inadequate response, may use a combination of long-acting bronchodilators, such as a long-acting inhaled anticholinergic agent (tiotropium) and a long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist.

In patients with severe (e.g., FEV1 <50% of predicted, history of repeated exacerbations) to very severe COPD, add regular treatment with an inhaled corticosteroid to long-acting bronchodilator therapy. If inadequate response or limiting adverse effects occur, add or substitute extended-release oral theophylline.

Not to be used for immediate relief of acute exacerbations of COPD. Use short-acting inhaled β2-agonist intermittently (as needed) for acute symptoms of COPD. (See Acute Exacerbations of COPD under Cautions.) Efficacy and safety of long-acting bronchodilators, with or without inhaled corticosteroids, during acute exacerbations of COPD not established.

• Generic Name: rimantadine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Flumadine

Flumadine is an antiviral medicine used to treat or prevent influenza A in people who are at least 17 years old. This medicine is also used to prevent influenza A in children ages 1 to 16 years old.

Flumadine may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to Flumadine. This medicine should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.

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