There are several drugs used to treat bronchial asthma. Some common ones include inhaled corticosteroids, bronchodilators (like albuterol), leukotriene modifiers, and biologic therapies.
Classification
Drugs for bronchial ashthama
- Leukotriene antagonists– Montelukast, Zafirlukast
- Mast cell stabilizers– Sod. cromoglycate, Ketotifen
- Corticosteroids
- Systemic– Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone ,Other glucocorticoids
- Inhalational– Beclomethasone, dipropionate, Budesonide, Fluticasone, propionate Flunisolide, Ciclesonide
- Anti-IgE antibody– Omalizumab
- Bronchodilators
- B2 Sympathomimetics– Salbutamol, Terbutaline, Bambuterol, Salmeterol, Formoterol
- Methylxanthines– Theophylline, Aminophylline, Choline, theophyllinate, Hydroxyethyl, theophylline, Doxophylline
- Anticholinergics– Ipratropium Br., Tiotropium Br
Related Links
Reference
- Classification of Drugs for Bronchial Asthma- KD Tripathi
- National Library of Medicine- Pharmacotherapy of Asthma