Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Are you taking Asthma prescribed medications?

A recent research study showed severe adverse effects are caused by Salmeterol and Formoterol (LABA).

On November 18, 2005, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) made this statement:

Patients receiving these medications should be advised to seek medical attention immediately if their asthma worsens, according to an alert sent today from MedWatch, the FDA's safety information and adverse event reporting system. Source: www.medscape.com

Environmental Health Educator

11/29/05

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