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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.
For proper use, talk to your health care provider or pharmacist or read the prescribing information for your medicines. The most common side effects are listed. For a full list of side effects of a medicine, visit the links under Prescribing Information.

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Note: “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.

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Mometasone – Asmanex Twisthaler

Mometasone – Asmanex Twisthaler

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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

Asmanex Twisthaler

Mometasone Furoate – Asmanex HFA

Mometasone Furoate – Asmanex HFA

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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

Asmanex HFA inhalers

Mometasone/Formoterol – Dulera

Mometasone/Formoterol – Dulera

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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


Montelukast – Singulair

Montelukast – Singulair

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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


Omalizumab – XOLAIR

Omalizumab – XOLAIR

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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

Xolair bottle asthma medicine

Prednisolone – Econopred

Prednisolone – Econopred

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

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


Prednisolone – Generic

Prednisolone – Generic

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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


Prednisolone – Orapred ODT

Prednisolone – Orapred ODT

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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


Prednisolone – Pediapred

Prednisolone – Pediapred

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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


Prednisone – Generic

Prednisone – Generic

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

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


References

Medical Review August 2018.

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