Drug Name: Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol Sulfate

Brand Name: DuoNeb®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine

Form: Nebulizer solution

Prescribing Info: viatris.com

Possible Side Effects:
Lung disease
Sore throat
Chest pain
Diarrhea
Bronchitis
Urinary tract infection
Leg cramps
Nausea
Constipation
Upset stomach
Voice changes
Pain

Drug Name: Levalbuterol HCl

Brand Name: Generic of Xopenex HFA

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Short-acting beta agonist

Form: Metered dose inhaler

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

Possible Side Effects:
Accidental injury
Bronchitis
Dizziness
Pain
Sore throat
Runny nose
Vomiting
Palpitations
Chest pain
Fast heartrate
Nervousness
Muscle tremors

Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use

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:
Accidental injury
Bronchitis
Dizziness
Pain
Sore throat
Runny nose
Vomiting
Palpitations
Chest pain
Fast heartrate
Nervousness
Muscle tremors

Drug Name: Mepolizumab

Brand Name: NUCALA®

Medicine Use: Add-on therapy/long-term control

Type of Medicine: Biologic

Form: Injection

Prescribing Info: NUCALA (mepolizumab) injection prescribing information insert

Notes: NUCALA is a maintenance treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma. NUCALA is also approved for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and hypereosinophilic syndrome.

Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, itching, or a burning feeling at the injection site)
Back pain
Tiredness (fatigue)

Notes/Resources:
Learn more about Mepolizumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding

Drug Name: Methylprednisolone

Brand Name: Generic

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Weight gain/swelling
Muscle and bone weakness
Severe stomach pain and bloating
Skin changes
Neurological changes like seizures and vertigo
Endocrine changes like slowed growth in children, diabetes, menstrual changes, and nausea
Vision problems

Drug Name: Methylprednisolone

Brand Name: Medrol®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Tablet

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

Possible Side Effects:
Weight gain/swelling
Muscle and bone weakness
Severe stomach pain and bloating
Skin changes
Neurological changes like seizures and vertigo
Endocrine changes like slowed growth in children, diabetes, menstrual changes, and nausea
Vision problems

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

Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use

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

Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use

Drug Name: Mometasone/Formoterol

Brand Name: Dulera®

Medicine Use: Long-term control, quick-relief, or both

Type of Medicine: Combination inhaled medicine

Form: Metered dose inhaler

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

Possible Side Effects:
Nose/throat inflammation
Sinus inflammation
Headache
Flu
Upper respiratory infection

Notes/Resources:
How to Use Dulera

Note: Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART) Combination Medicines: Quick-Relief and Controller Medicine Combined. A combination inhaler that contains both formoterol and budesonide may be used as both a quick-relief and a controller medicine. This may be prescribed to be taken daily to prevent symptoms, as needed for sudden symptoms, or both. NAs of January 2022, this is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a quick-relief medicine. However, the National Institutes of Health does recommend the use of Mometasone/Formoterol in a stepwise approach for asthma management (2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines). 

Drug Name: Montelukast

Brand Name: Singulair®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Leukotriene modifiers

Form: Tablet, Chewable, Granules

Prescribing Information

Possible Side Effects:
Upper respiratory infection
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Cough
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Earache or ear infection
Flu
Runny nose
Sinus infection
Behavior or mood changes

Note: Montelukast (brand name SINGULAIR®) can cause serious side effects, like behavior and mood related changes. Montelukast 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.

What is the most important information I should know about SINGULAIR?
Serious mental health problems have happened in people taking SINGULAIR or even after treatment has stopped. This can happen in people with or without a history of mental health problems. Stop taking SINGULAIR and tell your healthcare provider right away if you or your child have any unusual changes in behavior or thinking, including any of these symptoms: 

Agitation, including aggressive behavior or hostility
Attention problems
Bad or vivid dreams
Depression
Disorientation (confusion)
Feeling anxious
Irritability
Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there)
Memory problems
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Restlessness
Sleepwalking
Stuttering

Notes/Resources:
Singulair Medication Guide
Learn more about Montelukast use during pregnancy and lactation