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Asthma | Ventolin, Flixotide, Flovent, Seretide, Tilade |
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in which the smaller passages of the lungs narrow. This causes wheezing, shortness of breath, mucus production and coughing. Symptoms can be controlled using anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators, or leukotriene modifiers. Some of these drugs are preventative medications that must be taken on a regular basis (but cannot be used to treat acute attacks), while other are relief medications.
Anti-inflammatory drugs prevent asthma attacks and usually contain corticosteroids to reduce swelling and mucus production. e.g Flixotide, Flovent
Bronchodilators are drugs used torelieve the symptoms of an asthma attack by clearing mucus from the lungs and reducing swollen airways.
e.g. Atrovent, Serevent, Ventolin, Tilade, Spiriva, Foradil
Combination: Seretide, Seroflo, Combivent
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Daxas (Roflumilast)
Daxas (Roflumilast) is used to help prevent and control symptoms such as wheezing and breathlessness, caused by bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other lung diseases. It is sometimes used together with other medications to treat COPD. This drug works by relieving irritation and inflammation of the airways, which helps to control breathing problems.
Daxas (Roflumilast) - 500mcg (30 Tablets) US$ 128.40
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Foracort (Budesonide/Formoterol)
Foracort (Budesonide/Formoterol) is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains the active ingredients budesonide and formoterol. Budesonide is a type of corticosteroid that works by decreasing inflammation in the lungs. Formoterol is a type of medication known as a bronchodilator, which works by helping the airways to open, thereby making breathing easier. This medication is not suitable for relieving sudden asthma attacks.
Foracort Inhaler (Budesonide/Formoterol) - 200mcg/6mcg (1 Bottle) US$ 12.20
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Pirfenex (Pirfenidone)
Pirfenex (Pirfenidone) is used as a treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a chronic condition affecting the lungs which causes hard fibrous tissue to form in the lungs. Symptoms of this condition include breathlessness, persistent coughing, reduced tolerance to exercise and frequent lung infections. This drug can help to decrease the production of the substances which cause hard fibrous tissue to form and this can help to slow the progression of the disease.
Pirfenex (Pirfenidone) - 200mg (10 Tablets) US$ 14.50
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Serevent Inhaler (Salmeterol)
Serevent Inhaler (Salmeterol) is given to patients to help prevent the occurrence of asthma attacks, and also to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This drug is also used to help prevent exercise induced asthma attacks. It is a type of bronchodilator, which is effective in treating these symptoms by helping the muscles in the airways to relax, thereby helping to improve breathing.
Serevent Inhaler (Salmeterol) - 25mcg (120 Doses) US$ 48.00
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Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide)
Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) is used by patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including bronchitis and emphysema. It is used to help prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by these conditions. This medication is known as a bronchodilator, which works by helping the airways to open up by relaxing the muscles, which in turn helps to make breathing easier for the patient. However, this medication is not used to treat sudden shortness of breath.
Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) - 18mcg (30 Capsules) + Handihaler US$ 101.20
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Ventolin (Albuterol Salbutamol)
Ventolin (Albuterol Salbutamol) is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in patients suffering from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also commonly used to prevent exercise induced breathing difficulties. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It is proven to alleviate the symptoms of breathing difficulties by helping to open up the air passages to the lungs, which in turn helps to make it easier for the patient to breathe.
Ventolin (Albuterol Salbutamol) - 100mcg (200 Doses) US$ 14.50
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