Do you know which asthma medicines you use?

Asthma medicines are placed into two groups: Quick Relief medications and Long Term Control medications.

Quick Relief Medications

Short acting bronchodilators Effects How taken Possible side effects


Beta2-Agonists

  • Albuterol
  • Xopenex
  • Proair
  • Maxair
  • Proventil
  • Ventolin

Anticholinergics

  • Atrovent


  • Relax Constricted bronchial muscles
  • Fast acting
  • Lasts 4-6 hours

 

  • Inhaled
  • By Mouth

 

  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Muscle tremors
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Increased blood pressure

 

Long Term Control Medicines

 

 


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