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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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Notes: “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.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America does not endorse a particular medicine or product.

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Theophylline – Elixophyllin

Theophylline – Elixophyllin

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Theophylline

Brand Name: Elixophyllin®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Xanthine

Form: Elixir

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Insomnia


Theophylline – Generic

Theophylline – Generic

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Theophylline

Brand Name: Generic

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Xanthine

Form: Capsules, Elixir, IV solution, Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Insomnia


Theophylline – Theo-24

Theophylline – Theo-24

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Theophylline

Brand Name: Theo-24®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Xanthine

Form: Capsule

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Insomnia


Theophylline – Theochron

Theophylline – Theochron

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Theophylline

Brand Name: Theochron

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Xanthine

Form: Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Insomnia


Theophylline – Uniphyl

Theophylline – Uniphyl

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Theophylline

Brand Name: Uniphyl®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Xanthine

Form: Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea/vomiting
Headache
Insomnia


Tiotropium Bromide – SPIRIVA Respimat

Tiotropium Bromide – SPIRIVA Respimat

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Drug Name: Tiotropium Bromide

Brand Name: SPIRIVA® Respimat®

Medicine Use: Quick-relief

Type of Medicine: Anticholinergic

Form: Soft mist inhaler

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

Possible Side Effects:
Sore throat
Headache
Bronchitis
Sinus infections

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

Notes/Resources:
Instructions for Use

As of June 1, 2024, Boehringer Ingelheim has capped inhaler prices at $35 for people who are commercially insured or uninsured. Here are ways you may be able to save on this medicine:

  • If you have commercial insurance and are eligible, the reduced out-of-pocket cost will be automatically applied at participating retail pharmacies. More than 90% of pharmacies across the country are participating in the program, making the change seamless and automatic for most people. There are no forms to fill out or websites to go to – the discount happens electronically with no action required.
  • All other eligible people, including those whose pharmacies do not participate and people without insurance, can visit www.InhalerOffer.com to enroll for a savings card to present at pharmacies to receive the same $35 cap of out-of-pocket costs.
  • Federal law prevents people on government insurance programs (Medicare/Medicaid/TriCare) from being eligible for this price cap program.
Spriva Respimat Inhaler

Zafirlukast – Generic

Zafirlukast – Generic

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Zafirlukast

Brand Name: Generic of Accolate

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Leukotriene modifier

Form: Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Headache
Infection
Nausea
Diarrhea
Pain (generalized)
Weakness or lack of energy
Abdominal pain
Accidental injury
Dizziness
Myalgia
Fever
Back pain
Vomiting
Elevated liver enzymes indigestion


Zileuton – Zyflo CR

Zileuton – Zyflo CR

/ Asthma / Asthma Treatment / Asthma Medicines

Drug Name: Zileuton

Brand Name: Zyflo CR®

Medicine Use: Long-term control

Type of Medicine: Leukotriene modifier

Form: Tablet

Prescribing Info:

Possible Side Effects:
Nausea
Upset stomach
Abdominal pain

Zyflo CR

References

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