Is brovana a steroid?

Is Brovana (arformoterol) a steroid?

No. Brovana is not a steroid. Brovana contains arformoterol, which is a long-acting beta2 (β2) adrenergic agonist used as a maintenance inhalation medicine for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

What kind of medicine is Brovana if it’s not a steroid?

As a β2 agonist, Brovana works by relaxing airway muscles to help keep the airways open, which improves breathing in COPD.

Are there steroid inhalers used for COPD that people may confuse with Brovana?

Some COPD inhalers include inhaled corticosteroids (steroids), but those are different products than Brovana. If you’re comparing treatments, look at the active ingredient:
- Brovana (arformoterol) = bronchodilator, not a steroid.
- Steroid inhalers = contain an inhaled corticosteroid as the active ingredient (examples depend on the specific product).

How can you double-check using the label?

Check the active ingredient(s) on the prescription label or box. If it says arformoterol (Brovana), it is not a steroid. If it lists an inhaled corticosteroid (steroid medication), then it is a steroid.

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