Asthma Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
OmalizumabOmalizumab is an antibody that helps decrease allergic responses in the body...learn more »
FormoterolFormoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing...learn more »
MontelukastMontelukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). The...learn more »
ZileutonZileuton is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These ...learn more »
ZafirlukastZafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). The...learn more »
Salmeterol (inhalation)Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing...learn more »
Beclomethasone InhalationBeclomethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
AminophyllineAminophylline is a bronchodilator. Aminophylline works in several ways: it relaxes muscles in your lungs and chest to allow more air in, decreases the sensit...learn more »
Terbutaline InhalationTerbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing...learn more »
Epinephrine InjectionEpinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe sk...learn more »
Triamcinolone (injection)Triamcinolone injection is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
Ipratropium InhalationIpratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive...learn more »
Cromolyn Sodium (inhalation)Cromolyn sodium is an anti-inflammatory medication. It works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
TheophyllineTheophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the lungs and chest, and makes the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of br...learn more » Vitamins and Supplements: |
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