Asthma Medications
Asthma is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs (bronchi and bronchioles). Asthma is caused by chronic (ongoing, long-term) inflammation of these passages.
There are four major asthma drugs: Bronchodilators, Anti-Inflammatory drugs, Leukotriene blockers and Anti-Ige medications. Once you’ve been diagnosed with asthma, your doctor may prescribe more than one asthma medication to relieve asthma symptoms and control asthma for the long-term. Below you’ll find a list of common drugs prescribed to treat the condition.
ADVAIR DISKUS 250/50 is approved for adults with COPD, including chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. You should only take 1 inhalation of ADVAIR twice a day. Higher doses will not provide additional benefits. People with COPD taking ADVAIR may have a higher chance of pneumonia. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms: change in amount or color of sputum, fever, chills, increased cough, or increased breathing problems. ADVAIR may increase your risk of osteoporosis and some eye problems (cataracts or glaucoma). You should have regular eye exams. Thrush in the mouth and throat may occur. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking ADVAIR. Do not use ADVAIR with long-acting beta2-agonists for any reason. ADVAIR does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.
Synonyms: Beclate, Aerobec, Aldecin, Anceron, Andion, Beclacin, Becloforte, Beclomet, Beclometasona, Beclorhinol
Beclovent (Beclomethasone) is a corticosteroid used to treat asthma. This medicine is also used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not stop an asthma attack once one has started. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor
Synonyms: Briancyl, Brethaire, Brican, Bricanyl, Bricar, Bricaril, Bricyn
Brethine (Terbutaline) is a bronchodilator used to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma, emphysema, and other breathing conditions. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Synonyms: Flohale, Advair Diskus, Cutivate, Flixonase, Flixotide, Flonase, Flunase
Flovent (Fluticasone) is a corticosteroid used to treat asthma. This medicine is also used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not stop an asthma attack once one has started. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Prednisolone is used in treatment of number of diseases including intestinal problems, skin conditions, arthritis, allergies, ophthalmic diseases, breathing problems and intestinal problems. The drug is sometimes used with other medicines as a substitute for certain natural hormones known as corticosteroid.
The medication is available with brand names like Econopred Plus Ophthalmic, Pred Forte Ophthalmic, Deltasone, Orasone, Prednicen-M and many others brand names.
Synonyms: Asthalin, Accuneb, Aerolin, Asmaven, Broncovaleas, Cetsim, Cobutolin, Ecovent, Loftan, Rotahaler
Proventil (Albuterol / Salbutamol SR) is a bronchodilator used to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma, emphysema, and other breathing conditions. This medicine is also used to prevent the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Synonyms: Budez, Plumicort, Bidien, Cortivent, Desonide, Desowen, Entocort, Micronyl, Preferid, Rhinocort
Pulmicort (Budesonide) is a corticosteroid used to prevent bronchial asthma. It is not used to relieve an asthma attack. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Airomir Inhaler is a fast acting treatment used for quick relief from asthma attacks. Its active ingredient is the drug Salbutamol acts instantly to cure the wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath that is common in asthma attacks. Besides Airomir, Salbutamol is also the active ingredient in other similar generic medicines. If you are an asthma patient, you can ask your doctor to provide you all information about Airomir and also have a prescription issued that would allow you to buy Salbutomol drugs.
Synonyms: Serobid, Seroflo, Aeromax, Arial, Astmerole, Fujimycin, Salmetedur
Serevent (Salmeterol) is a beta receptor stimulant used to prevent or minimize problems in persons with breathing difficulties including asthma and chronic obstructive disorders of the lungs such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema. It works by opening the air passages in the lungs to improve breathing. It will not stop an asthma attack once one has started. Salmeterol is generally combined with another effective controller-type asthma medicine (such as an inhaled corticosteroid). This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor
Synonyms: Montair, Romilast
Singulair (Montelukast) is used for the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma. It is also used to treat hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Montelukast works by blocking substances in the body called leukotrienes. Blocking leukotrienes improves asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms.
Generic Name: budesonide inhalation (byoo DES oh nide)
Brand Names: Pulmicort
Budesonide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Budesonide inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
