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

September 2005

Safety concerns are bringing up 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.

FDA is considering a similar warning for Foradil (formoterol).

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