appropriate use of long-acting inhaled beta-agonists for asthma

September 2005

Safety concerns are raising questions about the appropriate use of long-acting inhaled beta-agonists for asthma...Serevent, Advair, Foradil.

There's already a "black box" warning for Serevent (salmeterol) and Advair (salmeterol plus fluticasone) about asthma-related deaths.

Several studies suggest that long-acting inhaled beta-agonists might increase the risk of severe asthma. But this is usually in patients taking high doses...or without an inhaled corticosteroid.

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