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ASTHMA
MEDICATIONS CHART
Selected list of relievers
Short-acting bronchodilators
VENTOLIN®
MDI
VENTOLIN®
DISKUS®
BRICANYL®
TURBUHALER®
AIROMIR®
MDI
100 µg
salbutamol
200 µg
salbutamol
0.5 mg
terbutaline sulfate
100 µg
salbutamol
Selected list of controllers
Inhaled corticosteroids
FLOVENT®
MDI
FLOVENT®
DISKUS®
PULMICORT®
TURBUHALER®
QVAR®
MDI
ALVESCO®
MDI
ASMANEX®
50 µg • 125 µg
250 µg
fluticasone propionate
50 µg • 100 µg
250 µg • 500 µg
fluticasone propionate
100 µg • 200 µg
400 µg
budesonide
50 µg • 100 µg
beclomethasone
dipropionate
100 µg • 200 µg
ciclesonide
200 µg • 400 µg
mometasone furoate
Long-acting bronchodilators
TWISTHALER®
Leukotriene receptor antagonists
FORADIL®
AEROLIZER®
SEREVENT®
DISKUS®
OXEZE®
12 µg
formoterol fumarate/
capsules
50 µg
salmeterol xinafoate
6 µg • 12 µg
formoterol fumarate
TURBUHALER®
ACCOLATE®
SINGULAIR®
20 mg
zafirlukast / tablets
10 mg
montelukast / tablets
4 mg
montelukast / granules per packet
4 mg • 5 mg
montelukast / chewable tablets
Combination medications (inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting bronchodilators)
IgE-neutralizing antibody (Anti-IgE)
ADVAIR®
MDI
ADVAIR®
DISKUS®
SYMBICORT®
125/25 µg
250/25 µg
fluticasone propionate
and salmeterol
100/50 µg • 250/50 µg
500/50 µg
fluticasone propionate
and salmeterol
100/6 µg • 200/6 µg
budesonide and
formoterol fumarate
TURBUHALER
®
ZENHALE®
MDI
XOLAIR®
150 mg vial
omalizumab/ sterile
powder for reconstitution
subcutaneous injections
50/5 μg • 100/5 μg
200/5 μg
mometasone furoate
and formoterol fumarate
WHAT IS ASTHMA?
HOW ASTHMA WORKS
It is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and partial
reversible obstruction of the bronchi, and affecting a large number of
children and adults. Because of its hypersensitivity, the respiratory tract
reacts by contracting and congesting when irritated, which makes
breathing difficult.
Obstruction is caused by three
mechanisms:
This bronchial obstruction can
lead to the following symptoms:
• inflammation of the inner
bronchial wall;
• contraction of the muscle fibers
surrounding the bronchi
(bronchoconstriction);
• overproduction of mucus
(thick secretions) clogging the
bronchial tubes.
• shortness of breath;
• chest tightness;
• wheezing;
• cough;
• mucus production.
INHALATION CHAMBER
Did you know that inhalers used without an inhalation chamber propel
only 10% of the medication into the lungs and that almost 80% of the
medication is simply deposited in the mouth? All inhalers should be used
with an inhalation chamber.
As a result, you will:
Asthma cannot be cured but it can
be managed. The best way to do
so is to properly understand the
illness, as well as its signs and
symptoms, to recognize and avoid
the triggers of attacks, and to
adequately take the prescribed
medication.
Relaxed muscles
Thightened muscles
• Optimize the
administration of the
drug (better deposition,
better synchronization
and simpler technique);
• Reduce the side effects of
certain drugs.
Wall inflamed
and thickened
Normal airway
Asthmatic airway
Asthmatic airway
during attack
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