Drug Name: Mometasone

Brand Name: Asmanex® Twisthaler®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid

Form: Dry powder inhaler

Prescribing Info: https://www.asmanex.com/

Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Nasal allergy symptoms
Sore throat
Upper respiratory infection
Sinus infection
Thrush
Painful menstrual periods
Muscle and bone pain
Back pain
Upset stomach

Drug Name: Mometasone Furoate

Brand Name: Asmanex® HFA

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Inhaled corticosteroid

Form: Metered dose inhaler

Prescribing Info: https://www.asmanex.com/

Possible Side Effects:
Inflammation of the nose and throat
Headache
Inflammation of the sinuses
Bronchitis
Flu

Drug Name: Mometasone/Formoterol

Brand Name: Dulera®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicines

Form: Metered dose inhaler

Prescribing Info: https://www.dulera.com/

Possible Side Effects:
Nose/throat inflammation
Sinus inflammation
Headache

Drug Name: Montelukast

Brand Name: Singulair®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Leukotriene modifiers

Form: Tablet, Chewable, Granules

Prescribing Info: http://www.singulair.com/

Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Cough
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

Note: Montelukast (brand name SINGULAIR®) has a black box warning. This is a safety warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means you need to be aware of a drug’s side effects or important instructions for safe use of the drug. We encourage you to speak with your health care provider before, during, and after the start of any new medicine. If your doctor recommends montelukast, talk with them about possible risks and concerns.

Drug Name: Omalizumab

Brand Name: XOLAIR®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Biologics

Form: Injection

Prescribing Info: https://www.xolair.com/content/xolair/en_us/allergic-asthma.html

Possible Side Effects:
Allergic reaction
Joint pain
Dizziness
Tiredness (fatigue)
Itching
Skin rash
Bone fractures
Ear pain or discomfort

Drug Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Econopred®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Vision problems
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Increase in heart rate

Drug Name: Prednisolone​

Brand Name: Generic

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info: 

Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Vision problems
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Increase in heart rate

Drug Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Orapred ODT®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Vision problems
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Increase in heart rate

Drug Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Pediapred®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Vision problems
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Increase in heart rate

Drug Name: Prednisone

Brand Name: Generic

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroids

Form: Tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Itching/hives
Vision problems
Nausea/vomiting
Weight gain/swelling
Moodiness
Skin color changes
Increase in heart rate