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

Drug Name: Omalizumab

Brand Name: XOLAIR®

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

Type of Medicine: Biologic

Form: Injection

Prescribing Info: XOLAIR (omalizumab) injection prescribing information insert

Notes: XOLAIR is a maintenance treatment for moderate-to-severe allergic asthma. XOLAIR is also approved for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis and chronic spontaneous urticaria (chronic hives).

Possible Side Effects:
Fever
Muscle aches
Joint pain
Dizziness
Tiredness (fatigue)
Bone fractures
Itching
Skin rash
Ear pain or discomfort
Headache
Nose, throat, or sinus swelling
Stomach pain
Throat infection
Ear infection
Nose bleeds

You may experience other side effects if you have chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps or chronic spontaneous urticaria. For more information, please see the XOLAIR prescribing information. 

Copay Assistance Programs for XOLAIR

If you have commercial insurance: Genentech offers a copay savings program for Xolair. You may also be able to get help from an independent copay assistance foundation.

If you have government insurance or don’t have insurance: You may be able to get help from an independent copay assistance foundation. Find programs.

Drug Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Econopred®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Weight gain/swelling
Increased appetite
Behavioral and mood changes
Blood sugar changes
High blood pressure

Drug Name: Prednisolone​

Brand Name: Generic

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Weight gain/swelling
Increased appetite
Behavioral and mood changes
Blood sugar changes
High blood pressure

Drug Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Orapred ODT®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Weight gain/swelling
Increased appetite
Behavioral and mood changes
Blood sugar changes
High blood pressure

Drug Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Pediapred®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Dissolving tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Weight gain/swelling
Increased appetite
Behavioral and mood changes
Blood sugar changes
High blood pressure

Drug Name: Prednisone

Brand Name: Generic

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Oral corticosteroid

Form: Tablet, Liquid

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Allergic reactions
Increased heart rate/pressure
High or low blood pressure
Fainting
Skin changes
Endocrine changes like slowed growth in children, diabetes, and menstrual changes
Weight gain/swelling
Severe stomach pain and bloating
Appetite changes
Blood conditions like anemia or high white blood counts
Muscle and bone weakness
Neurological changes like headaches, mood changes, trouble concentrating, and dizziness
Vision problems

Drug Name: Reslizumab

Brand Name: CINQAIR®

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

Type of Medicine: Biologic

Form: IV Infusion

Note: CINQAIR is a maintenance treatment for severe eosinophilic asthma.

Prescribing Info: CINQAIR (reslizumab) injection prescribing information insert

Possible Side Effects:
Throat pain

Drug Name: Salmeterol Xinafoate

Brand Name: Serevent® Diskus®

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

Type of Medicine: Long-acting beta agonist

Form: Dry powder inhaler

Prescribing Info: https://gsksource.com/sereventdiskus

Notes:
SEREVENT DISKUS is only an add-on therapy for asthma that is not well-controlled by an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Serevent Diskus should not be taken on its own. It must be taken in combination with an ICS.

Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Nasal congestion
Throat irritation
Runny nose
Flu
Bronchitis

You may experience other side effects if you have COPD. For more information, please see the Severent Diskus prescribing information 

Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use
Learn more about salmeterol in pregnancy and while breastfeeding

Copay Assistance Programs

If you have commercial insurance: You may be eligible for the GSK Copay Assistance Program.

If you have Medicare or no insurance: You may qualify for the GSK Patient Assistance Program. This program can help you receive certain GSK prescription medicines and vaccines at no cost.

For more information, visit GSK Patient Assistance Program & Savings Offers or call 888-825-5249.

Drug Name: Tezepelumab-ekko

Brand Name: TEZSPIRE®

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

Type of Medicine: Biologic

Form: Injection

Prescribing Info: TEZSPIRE (tezepelumab-ekko) injection prescribing information insert

Note: TEZSPIRE is currently the only biologic approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for severe asthma regardless of asthma phenotype (type of asthma).

Possible Side Effects:
Allergic reaction
Sore throat
Joint and back pain

Copay Assistance Programs for TEZSPIRE

If you have commercial insurance: The TEZSPIRE Together Co-Pay Program can help may help you save regardless of income if you qualify. Get doses for as little as $0 and up to $100 off your in-office administration costs (pre-filled syringe only). Learn more on the TEZSPIRE Together Co-Pay Program website or call 888-987-7473.

If you have government insurance: The TEZSPIRE Together Program, you may be able receive TEZSPIRE at no cost if you qualify. This includes people who:

• Are uninsured
• Have Medicare Part B with no supplemental insurance
• Have a Medicare Advantage plan with an affordability gap
• Have insurance that does not cover TEZSPIRE

For more information, call 888-987-7473.