What is Advair?
An Advair diskus inhaler contains a mixture of fluticasone and salmeterol. Salmeterol is more commonly known as Serevent. Fluticasone and salmeterol shrink the swelling in the airways and relax and open air passages in the lungs in order to treat asthma. Advair, approved by the FDA in 2000, is made by GlaxoSmithKline.
Advair Side Effects
Side effects of Advair include bronchitis, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty speaking, fungal infection of the mouth, headaches, stomach pain, hoarseness, muscle and bone pain, nausea, sore throat, and sinus pain. Advair may also exacerbate asthma symptoms in certain patients, and may be linked to several deaths.
Advair Black Box Warning
A black box warning, the strongest type of drug warning, was added to Advair labels in 2003, based on preliminary results of the Salmeterol (Serevent) Multicenter Asthma Research Trial. GlaxoSmithKine also issued a "Dear Healthcare Professional" in which it described the interim findings but said they were "inconclusive" as the deaths and serious adverse events reported could neither be attributed to use of Serevent, nor could Serevent be excluded as a cause.
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An interim analysis revealed an increased risk of asthma-related deaths and life threatening episodes among patients given the drug (13 deaths out of 13,176 patients treated for 28 weeks versus 3 of 13,179 for those on placebo). The FDA says that further analysis of the data suggest that the risk might be greater in African-Americans.
Questions and Consultations
If you or a family member has used the prescription drug Advair and noticed adverse side effects, you should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to discuss your rights, are interested in more information on Advair litigation, or if you have information about the cases that you would like to share with us, please fill out the short evaluation form below and a member of Seeger Weiss LLP’s experienced staff will call you to discuss your potential rights concerning Advair. Attorney consultations incur no obligation on your part and all initial consultations are free of charge and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Seeger Weiss LLP has office locations in both New York and New Jersey and its attorneys practice in courts throughout the country.
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