Fluticasone and Salmeterol inhalation and Nesiritide Intravenous

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

Fluticasone and salmeterol 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, fluticasone and salmeterol is for long-term treatment. In people with asthma, fluticasone and salmeterol 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.

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

• Generic Name: nesiritide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Natrecor

Nesiritide is used for patients who have severe congestive heart failure that has recently become worse. Nesiritide is for patients who are short of breath while at rest or with minimal activity.