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Asthma Medicines
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Albuterol Sulfate – AccuNeb
Albuterol Sulfate – AccuNeb
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: AccuNeb®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Nebulizer Solution
Prescribing Info: viatris.com
Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
Nervousness
Muscle tremors
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Albuterol Sulfate – Generic
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Nebulizer solution
Prescribing Info: viatris.com
Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
Nervousness
Muscle tremors
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir Digihaler
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir Digihaler
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: ProAir® Digihaler®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Dry powder inhaler, breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: digihaler.com
Possible Side Effects:
Back, body, or chest pain
Upset stomach or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Sinus headache
Sore throat
Runny nose
Heart pounding/racing (palpitations)
Fast heart rate
Shakiness or nervousness
Urinary tract infection
*Do not use if you have a milk allergy
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir HFA
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir HFA
On October 1, 2022, Teva discontinued manufacturing ProAir® HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol. If you currently use or prescribe ProAir® HFA there is an authorized generic option of ProAir® HFA available.
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: ProAir® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.proairhfa.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Rapid heart beat
Pain
Dizziness
Irritation of the throat and nose
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir RespiClick
Albuterol Sulfate – ProAir RespiClick
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: ProAir® RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Dry powder inhaler, breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://proair.com/respiclick
Possible Side Effects:
Back, body, or chest pain
Upset stomach or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Sinus headache
Sore throat
Runny nose
Heart pounding/racing (palpitations)
Fast heart rate
Shakiness or nervousness
Urinary tract infection
*Do not use if you have a milk allergy
Albuterol Sulfate – Proventil HFA
Albuterol Sulfate – Proventil HFA
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Proventil® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.proventilhfa.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Infection of the ears, nose and throat
Runny nose
Nausea
Tremor
Nervousness
Rapid heartbeat
Vomiting
Chest pain
Palpitations
Albuterol Sulfate – Ventolin HFA
Albuterol Sulfate – Ventolin HFA
Drug Name: Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: Ventolin® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.ventolin.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Sore throat
Upper respiratory tract infection including viral infection
Cough
Muscle pain
Heart pounding/racing (palpitations)
Chest pain
Fast heart rate
Shakiness
Nervousness
Dizziness
Beclomethasone Dipropionate – QVAR RediHaler
Beclomethasone Dipropionate – QVAR RediHaler
Drug Name: Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Brand Name: QVAR® RediHaler™
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.qvar.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Rash
Swelling of face or legs
Thrush
Hoarseness
Benralizumab – FASENRA
Benralizumab – FASENRA
Drug Name: Benralizumab
Brand Name: FASENRA®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Biologics
Form: Injection
Notes:
FASENRA is a maintenance treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma.
Learn about benralizumab (FASENRA®) in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Possible Side Effects:
Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including anaphylaxis
Headache
Sore throat
Budesonide – Pulmicort Flexhaler
Budesonide – Pulmicort Flexhaler
Drug Name: Budesonide
Brand Name: Pulmicort Flexhaler®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.pulmicortflexhaler.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Nasal congestion
Sore throat
Nasal allergies
Viral upper respiratory tract infection
Thrush
References
Medical Review August 2018.
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