DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES


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AlbuterolFor relief and prevention of bronchospasm due to asthma; Emphysema; Chronic bronchitis
AminophyllineFor the treatment of bronchospasm due to asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
BetamethasoneFor relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
CinalukastFor Protection against second- phase inflamation in exercise-induced bronchoconstriction and Asthma.
CromolynFor the management of patients with bronchial asthma. Also used in the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
EpinephrineFor the treatment of Anaphylatic reactions
Fluticasone PropionateFor the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy and for patients requiring oral corticosteroid therapy for asthma
FormoterolFor maintenance treatment of asthma in patients 6 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airways disease, including patients with symptoms of nocturnal asthma, who are using optimal corticosteroid treatment and experiencing regular or frequent
IpratropiumFor maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
IsoproterenolFor the treatment of mild or transient episodes of heart block that do not require electric shock or pacemaker therapy also used in management of asthma and chronic bronchitis
MetaproterenolFor the treatment of Bronchospasm; Chronic bronchitis; Asthma; Emphysema
MometasoneFor the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 12
MontelukastFor the treatment of asthma
OmalizumabFor treatment of asthma caused by allergies
PiperazineUsed as alternative treatment for ascariasis caused by Ascaris
SalmeterolFor the treatment of Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
TerbutalineFor the prevention of and reversal of bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with bronchitis and emphysema; For the management of preterm labor
TheophyllineFor the treatment of bronchospasm (due to asthma) and chronic bronchitis.
TriamcinoloneFor the treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis
ZafirlukastFor the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma

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