FDA Approves Advair 250/50 for Reduction of Exacerbations in Patients With COPD

April 30, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Advair Diskus 250/50 (fluticasone propionate 250 mcg and salmeterol 50 mcg inhalation powder) for the reduction of exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have a history of exacerbations. With this approval, Advair becomes the only treatment FDA has approved to reduce COPD exacerbations. Treatment guidelines for COPD state that the reduction of exacerbations is a key goal in managing the disease.

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