The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic of Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) for the twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged four years and older and maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mylan obtained approval to market its generic inhaler in three strengths: fluticasone propionate 100 mcg/ salmeterol 50 mcg, fluticasone propionate 250 mcg/ salmeterol 50 mcg and fluticasone propionate 500 mcg/ salmeterol 50 mcg.
The most common side effects associated with fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder for the treatment of asthma include upper respiratory tract infection or inflammation, swelling in the back of the throat (pharyngitis), hoarse voice or trouble speaking (dysphonia), oral candidiasis, bronchitis, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting. For the treatment of COPD the most common side effects are pneumonia, oral candidiasis, throat irritation, hoarse voice or trouble speaking (dysphonia), viral respiratory infections, headaches and musculoskeletal pain.
For more information, please visit: First Generic version of Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder).
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