Albuterol Inhalation Aerosol

FDA warns of stolen Advair Diskus product

July 19, 2010

The FDA has warned healthcare professionals and consumers not to use certain Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 which have been found recently in some pharmacies.

Glassia approved for treating alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency

July 06, 2010

Kamada announced that the FDA has approved Glassia (alpha1-proteinase inhibitor liquid) for chronic augmentation and maintenance therapy in adults with emphysema due to congenital deficiency of alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (AATD).

Dulera approved for the treatment of asthma

June 24, 2010

Merck announced that the FDA has approved Dulera (mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) inhalation aerosol for the treatment of asthma in patients ≥12 years of age.

Phase 2b study of Aerovant for the treatment of eosinophilic asthma

June 08, 2010

Aerovance Inc. announced top-line results from its Phase 2b trial demonstrating that Aerovant (pitrakinra) is effective in a pre-defined subset of patients with eosinophilic asthma.

AeroChamber Plus Flow-Vu anti-static valved holding chamber available

June 04, 2010

Forest Pharmaceuticals and Lupin Pharmaceuticals have made available the AeroChamber Plus Flow-Vu anti-static valved holding chamber for use with metered dose inhalers (MDI).

ADVAIR HFA 45/21

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

Fluticasone propionate 45 micrograms, salmeterol (as xinafoate) 21 micrograms; per inh; metered-dose inhaler; CFC-free.

ASMANEX TWISTHALER

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

Mometasone furoate 110micrograms/inh, 220micrograms/inh; pwd for oral inhalation, metered-dose inhaler.

AZMACORT

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

Triamcinolone acetonide 75 micrograms/inh; metered dose inhaler.

SYMBICORT 160/4.5

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

Budesonide 160mcg, formoterol fumarate dihydrate 4.5mcg; per inh; pressurized metered-dose inhaler.

Updated: 3/17/2009

XOPENEX HFA

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

Levalbuterol (as tartrate) (single-isomer albuterol) 45micrograms/inh; metered dose inhaler; CFC-free.

Respiratory Tract > Asthma/COPD

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Important Clinical Information on SAPHRIS^® (asenapine) sublingual tablets

August 25, 2010

Treatment Update for Atrial Fibrillation:
MULTAQ^® (dronedarone) Tablets

July 14, 2010

New Product: MENVEO^® (Meningococcal [Groups A, C, Y, and W-135] Oligosaccharide Diphtheria CRM₁₉₇ Conjugate Vaccine)

June 28, 2010

Xifaxan550 (rifaximin) 550 mg Tablets: Now Approved for Use in Hepatic Encephalopathy

June 03, 2010

Asthma Inhalation Therapies

August 31, 2010

Commonly used inhalation medications used for asthma. The chart includes prevention of exercise induced bronchospam (EIB) and asthma maintenance dosing.

Respiratory Devices

July 07, 2010

A list of spacers, holding chambers, and reservoir bags that are used with inhalers in the treatment of asthma.

Asthma Management: Children 5 to 11 Years of Age

April 01, 2009

This chart is use a guide for managing asthma in children 5 to 11 years of age. There are three parts to this chart: 1) Classifying asthma severity and initiating treatment in children 5-11 years of age; 2) Stepwise approach for managing asthma in children 5-11 years od age; 3) Assessing asthma control and adjusting therapy in children 5-11 years of age.

Asthma Management: Children 0 to 4 Years of Age

April 01, 2009

This chart is a guide for managing asthma in children 0-4 years of age. This chart includes three parts: 1) Classifying asthma severity and initiating treatment in children 0-4 years of age; 2) Stepwise approach for managing asthma in children 0-4 years of age; 3) Assessing asthma control and adjusting therapy in children 0-4 years of age.

Asthma Management in Youths and Adults

April 01, 2009