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Medications for Asthma

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
montelukast 5.4 206 reviews for montelukast to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
montelukast systemic
Drug class:
leukotriene modifiers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisone 7.2 68 reviews for prednisone to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Brand name:
Rayos
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nucala 7.2 65 reviews for Nucala to treat Asthma Rx N N
Generic name:
mepolizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
budesonide 6.5 2 reviews for budesonide to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
budesonide systemic
Drug class:
inhaled corticosteroids, glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
mepolizumab 7.2 68 reviews for mepolizumab to treat Asthma Rx N N
Generic name:
mepolizumab systemic
Brand name:
Nucala
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
dupilumab 9.0 7 reviews for dupilumab to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
dupilumab systemic
Brand name:
Dupixent
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Dupixent 9.2 6 reviews for Dupixent to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
dupilumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
omalizumab 10 3 reviews for omalizumab to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
omalizumab systemic
Brand name:
Xolair
Drug class:
selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Xolair 10 3 reviews for Xolair to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
omalizumab systemic
Drug class:
selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
albuterol 10 1 review for albuterol to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
albuterol systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Dulera 5.7 35 reviews for Dulera to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
formoterol / mometasone systemic
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Atrovent 9.0 5 reviews for Atrovent to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
ipratropium systemic
Drug class:
anticholinergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Breo Ellipta 5.8 126 reviews for Breo Ellipta to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
fluticasone / vilanterol systemic
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Trelegy Ellipta 6.6 55 reviews for Trelegy Ellipta to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol systemic
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ipratropium 8.0 11 reviews for ipratropium to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
ipratropium systemic
Brand names:
Atrovent, Atrovent HFA, Ipratropium Inhalation Solution, Ipratropium Inhalation Aerosol
Drug class:
anticholinergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
methylprednisolone 7.2 10 reviews for methylprednisolone to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Brand names:
Medrol, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, Medrol Dosepak, Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dexamethasone 7.0 8 reviews for dexamethasone to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Brand names:
Dexamethasone Intensol, De-Sone LA, Dxevo
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Atrovent HFA 9.5 2 reviews for Atrovent HFA to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
ipratropium systemic
Drug class:
anticholinergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
levalbuterol 7.6 5 reviews for levalbuterol to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
levalbuterol systemic
Brand names:
Xopenex, Xopenex HFA, Xopenex Concentrate
Drug class:
adrenergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Alvesco 7.3 11 reviews for Alvesco to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
ciclesonide systemic
Drug class:
inhaled corticosteroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Fasenra 7.7 73 reviews for Fasenra to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
benralizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fluticasone / vilanterol 5.8 126 reviews for fluticasone / vilanterol to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
fluticasone / vilanterol systemic
Brand name:
Breo Ellipta
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ipratropium Inhalation Solution 10 1 review for Ipratropium Inhalation Solution to treat Asthma Rx B N
Generic name:
ipratropium systemic
Drug class:
anticholinergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
triamcinolone 9.3 9 reviews for triamcinolone to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand name:
Kenalog-40
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
formoterol / mometasone 5.8 36 reviews for formoterol / mometasone to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
formoterol / mometasone systemic
Brand name:
Dulera
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Medrol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Rayos Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kenalog-40 8.8 4 reviews for Kenalog-40 to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack 7.5 2 reviews for MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
salbutamol 7.0 1 review for salbutamol to treat Asthma Rx U
Generic name:
salbutamol systemic
For consumers:
Dexamethasone Intensol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
fluticasone 10 1 review for fluticasone to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
fluticasone systemic
Drug class:
inhaled corticosteroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Medrol Dosepak 8.5 2 reviews for Medrol Dosepak to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Solu-Medrol 8.0 2 reviews for Solu-Medrol to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
benralizumab 7.6 80 reviews for benralizumab to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
benralizumab systemic
Brand name:
Fasenra
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Depo-Medrol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
methylprednisolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol 6.7 56 reviews for fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
fluticasone / umeclidinium / vilanterol systemic
Brand name:
Trelegy Ellipta
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Tezspire 8.7 32 reviews for Tezspire to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
tezepelumab systemic
Drug class:
selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xopenex 10 1 review for Xopenex to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
levalbuterol systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xopenex HFA 9.0 1 review for Xopenex HFA to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
levalbuterol systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Airsupra 9.9 7 reviews for Airsupra to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
albuterol / budesonide systemic
Drug class:
antiasthmatic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
albuterol / budesonide 9.9 7 reviews for albuterol / budesonide to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
albuterol / budesonide systemic
Brand name:
Airsupra
Drug class:
antiasthmatic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
caffeine Off-label 8.0 3 reviews for caffeine to treat Asthma Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
caffeine systemic
Drug class:
CNS stimulants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
ciclesonide 7.3 11 reviews for ciclesonide to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
ciclesonide systemic
Brand name:
Alvesco
Drug class:
inhaled corticosteroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
De-Sone LA Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dxevo Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dyphylline / guaifenesin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dyphylline / guaifenesin systemic
Brand names:
Difil G, Difil-G Forte
Drug class:
antiasthmatic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ipratropium Inhalation Aerosol Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
ipratropium systemic
Drug class:
anticholinergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cinqair 8.8 8 reviews for Cinqair to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
reslizumab systemic
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fluticasone / salmeterol 9.0 1 review for fluticasone / salmeterol to treat Asthma Rx C N
Generic name:
fluticasone / salmeterol systemic
Drug class:
bronchodilator combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
reslizumab 8.8 8 reviews for reslizumab to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
reslizumab systemic
Brand name:
Cinqair
Drug class:
interleukin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
salmeterol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
salmeterol systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
tezepelumab 8.7 32 reviews for tezepelumab to treat Asthma Rx N
Generic name:
tezepelumab systemic
Brand name:
Tezspire
Drug class:
selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
theophylline Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
theophylline systemic
Drug class:
methylxanthines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xopenex Concentrate Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
levalbuterol systemic
Drug class:
adrenergic bronchodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Difil G Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dyphylline / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
antiasthmatic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Difil-G Forte Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dyphylline / guaifenesin systemic
Drug class:
antiasthmatic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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Alternative treatments for Asthma

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Asthma. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Asthma.

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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