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FDA Warning on use of LABA |
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Written by Leong Oon Keong
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Saturday, 20 February 2010 01:26 |
- Long-Acting Beta Agonists (LABAs: e.g. salmeterol, formoterol) do not relieve sudden-onset asthma symptoms. Patients should always have a rescue inhaler, such as a salbutamol inhaler, to treat sudden onset asthma symptoms.
- LABAs must never be taken alone for the treatment of asthma.
- Patients who need a LABA plus an asthma controller medication that is not available as a combination product should work with their healthcare professionals to ensure that each individual medication is taken correctly.
- Patients should read the Medication Guide for LABAs.
- Patients should talk with their healthcare professional to learn the warning signs of worsening asthma.
- Patients should discuss any questions they have about the use of LABAs with their healthcare professional.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 20 February 2010 01:34 |
