Inhaled Steroids | Long-Acting Bronchodilators | Combination Medications | Anti-Leukotrienes | Anti-IgE Therapy | Oral Corticosteroids | Theophyllines
Some pharmaceutical manufacturers have combined two controller medications into one inhaler. These inhalers are referred to as "Combination Medications".
Combination medications contain both an inhaled long-acting bronchodilator (LABA) and an inhaled corticosteroid. This means that two areas of asthma can be effectively treated at the same time: (1) the bronchodilator works by widening your airways, making it easier for you to breathe, and (2) the inhaled steroid reduces and prevents inflammation of your airways.
Recent studies show that many people with asthma find that combination medications give them better control and are convenient to use.
Examples of combination medications are:
| Combination Medications |
Corticosteroids |
Long-Acting Bronchodilators |
| Symbicort® |
Budesonide (Pumicort®) |
Formoterol (Oxeze®) |
| Advair® |
Fluticasone (Flovent®) |
Salmeterol (Severent®) |
Possible side effects of combination medications include:
- Rapid heart beat
- Tremor or nervousness
- Cough, throat irritation or hoarseness
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