Yes, you can use Brovana with a type of medication called a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA). SABAs are often called rescue inhalers, and you use them when you have sudden trouble breathing. This sudden flare-up of symptoms is known as an exacerbation.
Examples of rescue inhalers include albuterol (ProAir) and levalbuterol (Xopenex).
Brovana is a type of drug called a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). And sometimes LABAs are used along with an inhaled corticosteroid such as budesonide (Pulmicort) or tiotropium (Spiriva).
Both LABAs and inhaled corticosteroids can improve your breathing and help your lungs work better. If one medication isn’t enough to help you, your doctor may recommend that you use both a LABA and an inhaled corticosteroid to improve your breathing even more.
You shouldn’t use Brovana with a second LABA medication. Taking two LABA medications together can cause serious side effects such as chest pain and increased blood pressure. For some examples of other LABA medications to avoid while taking Brovana, see the “Alternatives to Brovana” section above.
If you have questions about Brovana or other medications to help treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), talk with your doctor.