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. 

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

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.

Drug Name: Theophylline

Brand Name: Aminophylline

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Xanthine

Form: Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Insomnia