A comprehensive list of drugs used to treat Asthma are listed here. View list of drugs used to treat 'Asthma'.
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Generic and Trade Names of Drugs for Treatment of Asthma
For the convenience of the medical practitioners we have listed both the generic name and the multiple brand names of the drugs for Asthma.
Acebrophylline is prescribed to reduce the irritation, swelling, and narrowing of the bronchial tubes in patients with asthma, severe or chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and tightness of the chest.
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Acetylcysteine reduces the mucus plugging by breaking down the thick mucus in the airways and facilitates breathing in conditions like chronic bronchopulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis, a disorder that affects lungs.
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Albuterol or salbutamol is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways.
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Amoxicillin and Bromhexine contains penicillin antibiotic and mucolytic agent.
Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline, prescribed for chronic bronchial asthma.
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Beclomethasone is a synthetic steroid, prescribed for asthma attacks.
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Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid and an anti-inflammatory drug.
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Benralizumab is a type of monoclonal antibody which is prescribed as an add-on maintenance treatment for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12 years of age and older.
Bitolterol is a bronchodilator, prescribed for the relief of bronchospasm due to asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Bromhexine is prescribed to loosen or thin down the mucus secretions that can plug the airways.
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Budesonide is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble.
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Budesonide and Formoterol contains steroid and bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma in patients 12 years of age and older.
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Cephaloridine, administered parenterally was used for bacterial infections, like lower respiratory tract, skin and urinary tract infections (before 1970s).
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Choline is prescribed to pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects in offspring.
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Cromolyn Sodium Oral Inhalation is an inhaled anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for asthma attacks due to exercise, allergies and other factors.
Dexamethasone Oral is a corticosteroid, prescribed for certain conditions associated with decreased adrenal gland function.
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Doxofylline is an antitussive, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Ephedrine is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for breathing problems (as a bronchodilator) and for nasal congestion.
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Epinephrine/ Chlorpheniramine is an antidote, prescribed for potentially dangerous allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or other substances.
Erythromycin is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, diphtheria, legionnaires' disease, pertussis etc.
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Etofylline is a bronchodilator.
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Flunisolide is a corticosteroid, prescribed for asthma and allergic rhinitis.
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Fluticasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid, prescribed for preventing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid, prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions.
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Ipratropium Bromide is a bronchodilator, opens the air passages to the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
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Isoetharine is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma.
Isoprenaline is a sympathomimetic agent, prescribed for slow or fast heart beat, asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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Isoproterenol Inhalation is a sympathomimetic compound, prescribed for asthma, heart attack and shock.
Ketotifen is an antihistamine, prescribed for asthma, allergic conjunctivitis and other allergic conditions.
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Levalbuterol HCl is a bronchodilator, prescribed for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults, adolescents and children 6 years of age and older.
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Mepolizumab is a monoclonal antibody used as an add-on maintenance treatment for treating patients with severe eosinophilic asthma.
Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol Fumarate contains corticosteroid and bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma.
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), prescribed for asthma.
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Nedocromil Inhalation Aerosol is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for asthma attacks.
Omalizumab is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, prescribed for moderate to severe asthma.
Oxtriphylline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
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Ozagrel is used as an antiplatelet drug for conditions like cerebral ischemia (reduced blood supply to a part of the brain) and to treat bronchial asthma.
Pirfenidone is prescribed for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which is a severe irreversible disease marked by a progressive decline in lung function.
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Prednisone regulates the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels, and is used to treat arthritis, severe allergic reactions, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and certain conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines.
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Prenoxdiazine is a peripherally acting cough suppressant used to treat non-productive or dry cough.
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Reslizumab is an interleukin 5 antagonist monoclonal antibody that is prescribed along with other medications as an add-on treatment for asthma in patients above 18 years or in patients with eosinophilic phenotype (1).
Salmeterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Salmeterol and Fluticasone contains corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma.
Terbutaline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.
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Theophylline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.
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Tinocordin is an immunomodulator, prescribed for tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma, adjuvant in cancer chemotherapy, and other infectious diseases.
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Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid, prescribed for arthritis, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders, severe allergies and asthma.
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Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), prescribed for asthma.
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Zileuton is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor, prescribed for asthma.
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