Flolan and Maxair Autohaler

• Generic Name: epoprostenol
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Flolan, Veletri

Flolan is a prostaglandin (a hormone-like substance that occurs naturally in the body). Prostaglandins help to control functions in the body such as blood pressure and muscle contractions.

Flolan is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and improve your ability to exercise.

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

• Generic Name: pirbuterol
• Dosage Forms: inhalation aerosol
• Other Brand Names:

Pirbuterol is used alone or together with other medicines, to prevent bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Pirbuterol 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.