Medications for Asthma
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Asthma.
Found 25 Approved Drugs for Asthma
Provocholine
Generic Name
Methacholine
Provocholine
Generic Name
Methacholine
Form: Kit, Powder
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation)
FDA approval date: March 27, 2013
Classification: Cholinergic Receptor Agonist
Provocholine, used in a methacholine challenge test, is indicated for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperreactivity in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older who do not have clinically apparent asthma. Provocholine, a cholinergic agonist used in a methacholine challenge test, is indicated for the diagnosis of bronchial airway hyperreactivity in adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older who do not have clinically apparent asthma.
Omalizumab
Brand Names
Xolair PFS, Xolair
Omalizumab
Brand Names
Xolair PFS, Xolair
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Subcutaneous
FDA approval date: June 20, 2003
Classification: Anti-IgE
XOLAIR is an anti-IgE antibody indicated for: Moderate to severe persistent asthma in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with a positive skin test or in vitro reactivity to a perennial aeroallergen and symptoms that are inadequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids.
Salmeterol
Brand Names
Salmeterol Diskus, SEREVENT Diskus, Salmeterol HFA, Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClick, Wixela Inhub
Salmeterol
Brand Names
Salmeterol Diskus, SEREVENT Diskus, Salmeterol HFA, Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClick, Wixela Inhub
Form: Aerosol, Powder
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation), Oral
FDA approval date: November 25, 1997
Classification: Corticosteroid
Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder is a combination product containing a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (LABA) indicated for: Twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged 4 years and older.
Formoterol
Brand Names
Duaklir Pressair, Perforomist
Formoterol
Brand Names
Duaklir Pressair, Perforomist
Form: Powder, Solution
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation)
FDA approval date: October 01, 2007
Classification: beta2-Adrenergic Agonist
Formoterol fumarate inhalation solution is a long-acting beta 2 -adrenergic agonist (beta 2 -agonist) indicated for: Long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) administration in the maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Brand Names
Qvar Redihaler, QNASL
Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Brand Names
Qvar Redihaler, QNASL
Form: Aerosol
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation), Nasal
FDA approval date: November 01, 2017
Classification: Corticosteroid
QNASL Nasal Aerosol is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 4 years of age and older.
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