MEDICATIONS CHART
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 Head office : 6070 Sherbrooke Street East, office 104 Montreal (Quebec) H1N 1C1 www.pq.lung.ca
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