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Asthma Medicines
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Hydrocortisone – Cortef
Hydrocortisone – Cortef
Drug Name: Hydrocortisone
Brand Name: Cortef®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids
Form: Tablet, Liquid
Prescribing Info:
Possible Side Effects:
Vision problems
Weight gain/swelling
Bloody or tarry stools
Coughing up blood
Increased heart rate
Severe stomach pain
Increased heart rate/pressure
Hydrocortisone – Generic
Hydrocortisone – Generic
Drug Name: Hydrocortisone
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids
Form: Tablet, Liquid
Prescribing Info:
Possible Side Effects:
Vision problems
Weight gain/swelling
Bloody or tarry stools
Coughing up blood
Increased heart rate
Severe stomach pain
Increased heart rate/pressure
Ipratropium Bromide – ATROVENT HFA
Ipratropium Bromide – ATROVENT HFA
Drug Name: Ipratropium Bromide
Brand Name: ATROVENT® HFA
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Anticholinergics
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.atrovent.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Bronchitis
Shortness of breath
Headache
Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate – COMBIVENT Respimat
Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate – COMBIVENT Respimat
Drug Name: Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: COMBIVENT® Respimat®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Soft mist inhaler
Prescribing Info: https://www.combivent.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Infections of the ears, nose and throat
Runny nose
Cough
Bronchitis
Headache
Shortness of breath
Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate – DuoNeb
Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate – DuoNeb
Drug Name: Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate
Brand Name: DuoNeb®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines
Form: Nebulizer solution
Prescribing Info: viatris.com
Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Dry mouth
Shaking (tremors)
Nervousness
Constipation
Levalbuterol HCl – Generic
Levalbuterol HCl – Generic
Drug Name: Levalbuterol HCl
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.xopenex.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
Nervousness
Muscle tremors
Levalbuterol HCl – Xopenex HFA
Levalbuterol HCl – Xopenex HFA
Drug Name: Levalbuterol HCl
Brand Name: Xopenex HFA®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonists
Form: Metered dose inhaler
Prescribing Info: http://www.xopenex.com/
Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Irregular or rapid heartbeat
Nervousness
Muscle tremors
Mepolizumab – NUCALA
Mepolizumab – NUCALA
Drug Name: Mepolizumab
Brand Name: NUCALA®
Medicine Use: Long-term control
Type of Medicine: Biologics
Form: Injection
Prescribing Info: https://www.nucala.com
Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Injection site reactions
Back pain
Tiredness (fatigue)
Methylprednisolone – Generic
Methylprednisolone – Generic
Drug Name: Methylprednisolone
Brand Name: Generic
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids
Form: Tablet
Prescribing Info:
Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Increased appetite
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Decrease in urine
Shortness of breath
Methylprednisolone – Medrol
Methylprednisolone – Medrol
Drug Name: Methylprednisolone
Brand Name: Medrol®
Medicine Use: Quick-relief
Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids
Form: Tablet
Prescribing Info: https://www.pfizer.com/products/product-detail/medrol
Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Increased appetite
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Decrease in urine
Shortness of breath
References
Medical Review August 2018.
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