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Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs): The FDA has recommended LABAs be used ONLY in conjunction with inhaled steroids in asthma.
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Generic
Name
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Brand Name
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Usual Dosage
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Albuterol
Sulfate
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VoSpireER
Extended-Release
Tablets
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For relief of bronchospasm.
Age 6 to 12:
4 mg every 12 hours
Age 12 and older:
4 mg or 8 mg every 12 hours
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Formoterol
Fumarate
(inhalation
powder)
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Foradil Aerolizer
(Foradil is the capsule. Aerolizer is the inhaler)
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Prevent asthma symptoms
(age 5 and older)
Prevent exercise-induced asthma
(age 5 and older). Occasional use once a day
One capsule is 12mcg;
taken every 12 hours
(age 5 and older)
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Salmeterol Xinafoate
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Serevent Diskus
(Serevent is the medication. Diskus is the inhaler)
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Prevent asthma symptoms in patients 4 and older
One inhalation every 12 hours
Prevent exercise-induced asthma in patients 4 and older
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*Brovana and Perforomist are LABA medication approved for use in COPD not asthma.
They are listed here for informational purposes only.
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Arformoterol
Tartrate
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Brovana
Inhalation Solution
Brovana Website
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One 15 mcg vial every 12 hours by compressor/nebulizer
Approved for use in adults
To prevent bronchoconstriction in patients with COPD (chronic
bronchitis and emphysema)
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Formoterol Fumarate
(inhalation solution)
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Perforomist Inhalation Solution
Perforomist Website
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Long-term control of COPD
(chronic bronchitis and emphysema)
20 mcg nebule every 12 hours
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Olodaterol
(2.5 mcg)
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Striverdi
Respimat
Striverdi Website
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2 puffs daily
COPD - audlts
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Combination
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Budesonide
In combination with
Formoterol
(bronchodilator)
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Symbicort 80/4.5
Maintenance of asthma ages 6-11
Symbicort 160 /4.5
Maintenance of asthma ages 12 and over
Generic
Symbicort Website
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Symbicort 80/4.5:
Single-inhaler maintenance and reliever therapy
1-2 puffs once or twice daily then q4hrs PRN. Max 8 puffs/day
Symbicort 160/4.5:
Single-inhaler maintenance and reliever therapy
1-2 puffs once or twice daily then q4hrs PRN. Max 12 puffs/day
Prescriber should designate the exact strength 80/4.5 or 160/4.5
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Budesonide/Glycopyrrolate/Formoterol
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Breztri Aerosphere
Breztri Aerosphere Website
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COPD Maintenance treatment in adults, 2 puffs twice a day.
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Fluticasone Furoate, Umeclidinium, and Vilanterol Inhalation Powder
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Trelegy Ellipta
100/62.5/25 mcg
Trelegy Website (COPD)
Trelegy Ellipta 200/62.5/25 mcg
Trelegy Website (asthma)
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Maintenance treatment of COPD
Maintenance treatment of asthma ages 18 and older
1 puff per day
Maintenance treatment of asthma ages 18 and older
1 puff per day
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Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol
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AirDuo Respiclick 55/14, 113/14 and 232/14 and also generic of each.
Myairduo Website
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12 and over maintenance treatment of asthma
1 puff twice a day
AirDuo Digihaler (connects with a companion mobile application)
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Fluticasone in
Combination with
Salmeterol
(bronchodilator)
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Advair Diskus
100/50
Advair Diskus
250/50
Advair Diskus
500/50
Advair Diskus Product Information and Package Insert
Advair HFA 45/21
Advair HFA 115/21
Advair HFA 230/21
Advair HFA Package Insert
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Control/prevent asthma
Advair Diskus 100/50 is for age 4 to 11
Advair Diskus 100/50, 250/50 and 500/50 are for age 12 and older
One inhalation twice daily
Advair HFA (all 3 strengths)
Age 12 and older
2 inhalations twice a day
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Fluticasone Furoate 100 mcg
and
Vilanterol 25 mcg
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Breo Ellipta
Breo Website
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For maintenance treatment and exacerbation reduction in COPD
Maintenance of asthma age 18 and above.
1 puff once a day
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Fluticasone Furoate 200 mcg
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Breo Ellipta
Breo Website
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For maintenance treatment and exacerbation reduction in COPD
Maintenance of asthma age 18 and above.
1 puff once a day
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Glycopyrrolate/
Formoterol Fumarate
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Bevespi
Aerosphere
Bevespi Website
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COPD Maintenance
Treatment Adults
2 puffs twice a day
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Indacaterol/glycopyrrolate
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Utibron
Neohaler
Utibron Website
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COPD
1 dose twice a day
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Mometasone in
Combination with
Formoterol
(bronchodilator)
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Dulera
100/5 and 200/5
Dulera Website
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Control/prevent asthma
For ages 12 and above
Two puffs two times a day
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Tiotropium 2.5 mcg and Olodaterol 2.5 mcg
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Stiolto Respimat
Stiolto Website
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COPD- adults
2 puffs daily
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Umeclidinium and Vilanterol
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Anoro
Ellipta
62.5.25 mcg
Anoro Website
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Maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in COPD
One inhalation once a day
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