Aerospan (Flunisolide Hemihydrate Inhalation) - Summary

AEROSPAN SUMMARY

AEROSPAN™
(flunisolide HFA, 80 mcg)
Inhalation Aerosol

Flunisolide hemihydrate, the active component of AEROSPAN^TM (flunisolide HFA, 80 mcg) Inhalation Aerosol, is a corticosteroid.

AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol is indicated for the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol is also indicated for asthma patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy, where adding AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol may reduce or eliminate the need for oral corticosteroids.

AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.

AEROSPAN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Aerospan (Flunisolide Inhalation)

Asthma Drug Linked to Serious Adverse Events
Source: MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians [2008.10.09]

Parents' beliefs impact kids' asthma control (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Asthma News [2008.10.09]

Formoterol For Asthma: Evidence Of Serious Adverse Effects
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

Genetic Differences Might Explain Why Blacks Tend To Have More Severe, Difficult-To-Treat Asthma, Study Finds
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

New Data Demonstrates SYMBICORT TURBUHALER SMART Reduces Exacerbations In Asthma Patients And Helps To Control The Disease
Source: Respiratory / Asthma News From Medical News Today [2008.10.08]

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Published Studies Related to Aerospan (Flunisolide Inhalation)

Strength and endurance of the respiratory and handgrip muscles after the use of flunisolide in normal subjects. [2007.07]

Inhaled flunisolide suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis, but has minimal systemic immune effects in healthy cats. [2006.01]

A randomized controlled trial of inhaled flunisolide in the management of acute asthma in children. [2003.09]

Comparison of high-dose inhaled flunisolide to systemic corticosteroids in severe adult asthma. [2002.10]

Multiple-dose proportionality study of flunisolide hydrofluoroalkane. [2002.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Aerospan (Flunisolide Inhalation)

Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award [Recruiting]

Validation Of Preference Module Of Experience With Allergic Rhinitis Nasal Sprays Questionnaire (EARNS-Q) [Completed]

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