Prescription Medication for Asthma

A nebulizer is a medical device that turns liquid medication into a fine mist that can be inhaled directly into the lungs. It is commonly used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other lung diseases. Nebulizers help deliver medication quickly and deeply into the airways, making breathing easier during flare-ups or ongoing treatment. They are especially helpful for patients who have difficulty using inhalers or need higher doses of medication.

Airsupra is a prescription rescue inhaler used as needed to treat asthma symptoms in adults. It combines two medications—albuterol, a fast-acting bronchodilator, and budesonide, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid—into a single inhaler. Albuterol quickly relaxes airway muscles to ease breathing, while budesonide reduces inflammation in the lungs. Together, they help relieve symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath and can reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks. Airsupra is not intended for daily maintenance therapy but is used during flare-ups or when symptoms arise.

Breo Ellipta is an inhaled medication used to help control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It combines two medicines: fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the lungs, and vilanterol, a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles to improve breathing. Breo Ellipta is not a rescue inhaler; it is used daily to help prevent flare-ups and maintain long-term lung health.

An inhaler space chamber is a medical device used with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) to help deliver asthma or COPD medication more effectively into the lungs. It acts as a holding chamber that captures the aerosolized medication, allowing patients to inhale it slowly and deeply. This improves drug delivery, reduces medication loss in the mouth and throat, and makes inhaler use easier—especially for children, older adults, or anyone who struggles with coordination during inhaler use.

QVAR RediHaler is an inhaled corticosteroid used to help control asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways, making it easier to breathe and lowering the risk of asthma attacks. This medication is not a rescue inhaler and should be used regularly as prescribed to maintain long-term asthma control.

Trelegy Ellipta is an inhaled medication used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and certain cases of asthma. It combines three medicines that work together to relax and open the airways, reduce inflammation, and improve lung function. Usually taken once daily, Trelegy helps control symptoms like shortness of breath and wheezing.

Zafirlukast is used for the chronic treatment of asthma when other agents have failed to control persistent asthma alone. This medication is suitable for individuals that have already been taking zafirlukast as prescribed by an authorized healthcare provider.  

Fluticasone Propionate Diskus Inhaler is an inhaled corticosteroid used as maintenance or controller treatment for asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids, such as fluticasone, are the most effective anti-inflammatory medications for asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids reduce asthma symptoms, increase lung function, reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, improve quality of life, and reduce risk of asthma-related exacerbations or hospitalizations. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) endorses using inhaled fluticasone for asthma.

Levalbuterol HFA inhaler (Xopenex®) is a bronchodilator used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, allowing for easier breathing during asthma attacks or in cases of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Xopenex® is typically used on an as-needed basis for rapid relief of symptoms.

Sodium chloride inhalation solution is a sterile saline (saltwater) solution used with a nebulizer to help moisten the airways, loosen mucus, and make it easier to breathe. It is commonly used in conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory disorders where mucus clearance is important. This solution can also be used to dilute other inhaled medications. Available in concentrations like 0.9% (normal saline), it works by hydrating the airway surfaces, which can help reduce irritation and promote productive coughing. Sodium chloride inhalation solution is typically well tolerated and used multiple times daily based on individual needs or healthcare provider instructions.

Levalbuterol HFA inhaler (Xopenex) is a bronchodilator used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways, allowing for easier breathing during asthma attacks or in cases of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Xopenex is typically used on an as-needed basis for rapid relief of symptoms.

Budesonide / Formoterol Inhaler (Generic Symbicort®) is a prescription inhaler used to help control asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It combines two medications: budesonide, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways, and formoterol, a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) that helps relax the muscles around the airways to improve breathing. Symbicort is used regularly to prevent symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, and flare-ups but is not intended for sudden asthma attacks. With consistent use, it helps improve lung function and reduces the frequency of exacerbations.

Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol is an inhaled medication used to help control symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It combines two medicines: fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the lungs, and vilanterol, a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles to improve breathing. Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol is not a rescue inhaler; it is used daily to help prevent flare-ups and maintain long-term lung health.

Fluticasone oral inhalation is an inhaled corticosteroid used as maintenance or controller treatment for asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids, such as fluticasone, are the most effective anti-inflammatory medications for asthma. Inhaled corticosteroids reduce asthma symptoms, increase lung function, reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, improve quality of life, and reduce risk of asthma-related exacerbations or hospitalizations. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) endorses using inhaled fluticasone for asthma.

Asmanex HFA contains the active ingredient mometasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid used to help control asthma and prevent symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways, making breathing easier over time.

Asmanex Twisthaler contains mometasone furoate, an inhaled corticosteroid, that is used to help control asthma and prevent symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It works by reducing inflammation in the airways, making breathing easier over time.

Albuterol is used to open the airways during episodes of asthma exacerbations, intermittent symptom relief, on an as-needed basis, or for exercise induced asthma. The inhaler must be primed before first use which requires 3 to 4 sprays away from the body. Follow package instructions upon receiving.

Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol oral inhalation is a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and long-acting beta₂-adrenergic agonist (LABA) used as maintenance treatment for asthma. Some brands such as Advair Diskus and Wixela Inhub are used as maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).  Fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation provides sustained bronchodilation, prevention of asthma or COPD exacerbations, improved lung function, improved quality of life and reduced rescue medicine use.

Albuterol is used to open the airways during episodes of asthma exacerbations, intermittent symptom relief, on an as-needed basis, or for exercise induced asthma. The inhaler must be primed before first use which requires 3 to 4 sprays away from the body. Follow package instructions upon receiving.

Albuterol is used to open the airways during episodes of asthma exacerbations, intermittent symptom relief, on an as-needed basis, or for exercise induced asthma. The inhaler must be primed before first use which requires 3 to 4 sprays away from the body. Follow package instructions upon receiving. 

Albuterol nebulizer solution is a bronchodilator medication primarily used to treat breathing difficulties associated with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory conditions. It works by relaxing and opening airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe and relieving symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Administered via a nebulizer machine, this solution converts into a fine mist that is inhaled directly into the lungs, allowing rapid relief during asthma attacks or respiratory flare-ups.

Ipratropium/albuterol inhalation solution is a combination medication used to treat breathing difficulties in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains two bronchodilators—ipratropium, which relaxes airway muscles by blocking acetylcholine, and albuterol, which stimulates beta-2 receptors to open the airways. Together, they help improve airflow, reduce wheezing, and make breathing easier during flare-ups or daily management.

Methylprednisolone is an oral steroid used to treat inflammation or pain caused by acute flares of arthritis, gout, and lupus. It is also used to treat allergic-type reactions such as seasonal allergies, asthma, skin rashes and itching by suppressing the immune system.

Prednisone is a corticosteroid medication commonly used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is prescribed to treat a wide range of conditions, including autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, allergic reactions, asthma, and certain types of cancer. Prednisone works by mimicking the effects of cortisol, a natural hormone produced by the adrenal glands, helping to decrease swelling, redness, and immune activity. 

Montelukast is used for the treatment of asthma when other agents have failed to control persistent asthma alone. This medication is suitable for individuals that have already been taking montelukast as prescribed by an authorized healthcare provider.  

Albuterol is used to open the airways during episodes of asthma exacerbations, intermittent symptom relief, on an as-needed basis, or for exercise induced asthma. The inhaler must be primed before first use which requires 3 to 4 sprays away from the body. Follow package instructions upon receiving.