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EU approves DuoResp Spiromax for Asthma and COPD-Teva

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Last updated:29th Apr 2014

Published:29th Apr 2014

Source: Pharmawand

Teva Pharmaceutical has announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for DuoResp Spiromax (budesonide plus formoterol) for the treatment of patients with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) where the use of a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-adrenoceptor agonist is appropriate. DuoResp Spiromax has been demonstrated to be therapeutically equivalent to the well-established budesonide/formoterol combination. Two Phase III trials in patients with persistent Asthma are ongoing in Europe to compare the benefits of DuoResp Spiromax and a budesonide/formoterol multi-dose dry powder inhaler. Both studies are expected to report out in 2014.

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