Asthma
Asthma Medicines
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Mometasone – Asmanex Twisthaler
Mometasone – Asmanex Twisthaler
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
Mometasone Furoate – Asmanex HFA
Mometasone Furoate – Asmanex HFA
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
Mometasone/Formoterol – Dulera
Mometasone/Formoterol – Dulera
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
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
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
Prednisolone – Econopred
Prednisolone – Econopred
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
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
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
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
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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