Asthma
Asthma Medicines
There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled with the right treatment plan. Your treatment plan will include avoiding asthma triggers and taking certain medicines.
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Notes: “Flu” is listed as a side effect for some medicines. But these medicines do NOT cause the flu. The flu is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. “Flu” may be listed as a side effect because it was reported as one during a drug’s clinical trials, and the FDA requires that it be listed as it was reported. But it may mean “flu-like symptoms” or “respiratory infections.” It is very important that you take your prescribed medicines as directed and get a flu shot every year. If you have any questions about side effects, talk to your health care provider.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America does not endorse a particular medicine or product.
Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol – TRELEGY ELLIPTA
Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol – TRELEGY ELLIPTA
Drug Name: Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol
Brand Name: TRELEGY ELLIPTA®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.trelegy.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Bronchitis
Thrush
Headache
Back pain
Flu
Sinus inflammation
Runny nose/sore throat
Urinary tract infection
You may experience other side effects if you have COPD. For more information, please see the TRELEGY ELLIPTA Prescribing Information
Notes/Resources:
How To Use TRELEGY ELLIPTA
GSK will cap their inhaler prices at $35 for people who are commercially insured or uninsured no later than Jan. 1, 2025. Watch this page for more information on the coming price cap.
Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol – BREO ELLIPTA
Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol – BREO ELLIPTA
Drug Name: Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol
Brand Name: BREO ELLIPTA®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.mybreo.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Runny nose and sore throat
Thrush
Headache
Flu
Respiratory tract infection
Bronchitis
Sinus inflammation
Mouth and throat pain
Hoarseness and voice changes
Cough
You may experience other side effects if you have COPD. For more information, please see the Breo Ellipta prescribing information.
Notes/Resources:
About BREO
GSK will cap their inhaler prices at $35 for people who are commercially insured or uninsured no later than Jan. 1, 2025. Watch this page for more information on the coming price cap.
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent HFA
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent HFA
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: Flovent® HFA
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.flovent.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Throat/sinus irritation
Headache
Diarrhea
Difficulty speaking
Cough and/or persistent cough
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir Digihaler
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir Digihaler
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: ArmonAir® Digihaler®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Dry powdered inhaler
Prescribing Info: digihaler.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection or inflammation of nose and throat
Upper respiratory infection
Thrush
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir RespiClick
Fluticasone Propionate – ArmonAir RespiClick
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: ArmonAir® RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Breath actuated inhaler
Prescribing Info: Discontinued and replaced with ArmonAir® Digihaler®
Possible Side Effects:
Infection or inflammation of nose and throat
Upper respiratory infection
Thrush
Headache
Cough
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate – Flovent Diskus
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: Flovent® Diskus®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.flovent.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory tract infection
Throat, nose and/or sinus irritation
Nausea and vomiting
Cough and/or persistent cough
Fever
Headache
Upset stomach
Fluticasone Propionate – Generic of Flovent Diskus
Fluticasone Propionate – Generic of Flovent Diskus
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: Generic of Flovent® Diskus
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.prasco.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Throat irritation
Fever
Headache
Nose irritation
Upset stomach
Nausea and vomiting
Sinus irritation
Cough
Persistent cough
Fluticasone Propionate – Generic of Flovent HFA
Fluticasone Propionate – Generic of Flovent HFA
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate
Brand Name: Generic of Flovent® HFA Inhalation Aerosol
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.prasco.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Throat irritation
Headache
Diarrhea
Difficulty speaking
Sinus irritation
Cough
Persistent cough
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo Digihaler
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo Digihaler
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Brand Name: AirDuo Digihaler®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: digihaler.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection of nose and throat
Thrush
Back pain
Headache
Cough
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo RespiClick
Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol – AirDuo RespiClick
Drug Name: Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol
Brand Name: AirDuo RespiClick®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine
Form: Dry powder inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://myairduo.com
Possible Side Effects:
Infection of nose and throat
Thrush
Back pain
Headache
Cough
Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
References
Medical Review August 2018.
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