Be Aware Fluticasone FUROATE is AboutTwice as Potent as Fluticasone PROPIONATE

October 2015

Reps will now promote Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate/ vilanterol) for ASTHMA...in addition to COPD.

Breo is the fourth combo inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist approved for asthma maintenance...after Advair, Symbicort, and Zenhale.

Continue to recommend stepping up to one of these combos for patients 12 or older when an inhaled steroid alone isn't enough to control symptoms.

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