Asthma Articles A-Z
Some of the most common Brethine side effects include heart palpitations, nervousness, and drowsiness. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects of Brethine, including serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
Brethine is used for treating emphysema or asthma in adults and children ages 12 and older. As this eMedTV page explains, the drug can also be used "off-label" to treat other conditions. Off-label Brethine uses can include treating preterm labor.
Brethine Warnings and Precautions
Brethine may have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV library provides other important Brethine warnings and precautions, including other potential side effects that may occur during treatment with the drug.
Budesonide inhalation is a prescription medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks before they start. This eMedTV page discusses how budesonide inhalation works, outlines some potential side effects, and offers information on taking the drug.
Budesonide Inhalation (Pulmicort)
The prescribed budesonide inhalation dosage is usually taken twice a day every day. This eMedTV resource discusses budesonide inhalation dosing guidelines, describes the factors that will determine your dosage, and offers tips on taking the medicine.
The exact causes of asthma are still unclear. This article from the eMedTV archives explores the possible causes of asthma -- such as common allergens and irritants -- that can trigger asthma attacks.
Cases of childhood asthma have increased dramatically over recent years. This portion of the eMedTV library offers a detailed explanation of the effects of childhood asthma and treatment options that are currently available.
Symbicort, a prescription inhaler, is approved for preventing asthma symptoms. This eMedTV article further explains what Symbicort is used for and describes how the drug works to improve lung function. Cimbicort is a common misspelling of Symbicort.
Cromolyn is a prescription drug that is used for treating allergies and asthma. This eMedTV Web page describes cromolyn in more detail and briefly describes how the drug works. Cromalin is a common misspelling of cromolyn.
Cromolyn inhalation is a prescription drug that is used to prevent asthma attacks. This page on the eMedTV site explains how cromolyn inhalation works and offers suggestions on when and how to use the two different forms of the medication.
Cromolyn inhalation dosing typically starts at two inhalations four times a day for the inhaler. This eMedTV segment also offers dosage recommendations for the cromolyn nebulizer solution and explains how to use the inhaler and nebulizer.
A doctor may prescribe Symbicort to help prevent asthma symptoms from occurring. This eMedTV segment provides a brief description of Symbicort and explains why the drug is not used to "treat" asthma. Cymbacort is a common misspelling of Symbicort.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Symbicort to help prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV Web segment highlights possible side effects and offers some general precautions for the medication. Cymbicort is a common misspelling of Symbicort.
Diagnosing asthma can sometimes be difficult, especially in young children. This eMedTV resource provides detailed information about the spirometer and bronchial challenge tests that doctors often use when diagnosing asthma.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is evidence that Pycnogenol is effective at treating asthma, chronic venous insufficiency, high blood pressure, and retinopathy. This page lists other benefits and addresses the question, "Does Pycnogenol work?"
Drug Interactions With Budesonide Inhalation
This eMedTV page explains that if you take certain antibiotics, antifungals, or protease inhibitors with budesonide inhalation, drug interactions may occur. This page explains how these drug interactions with budesonide inhalation can cause problems.
Drug Interactions With Cromolyn Inhalation
Cromolyn nebulizer solution should not be used together with ipratropium nebulizer solution. This eMedTV Web page discusses the possible dangers of drug interactions with cromolyn inhalation and explains what happens when the drugs are mixed together.
Drug Interactions With Flunisolide Inhalers
As with all medications, it is possible to develop drug interactions with flunisolide inhalers. This eMedTV article explains that taking prednisone while you are using a flunisolide inhaler may increase your risk of developing side effects.
Drug Interactions With Formoterol
If you are taking MAOIs or beta blockers while taking formoterol, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV Web page lists other medicines that may interact negatively with formoterol and explains the problems these interactions can cause.
Drug Interactions With Levalbuterol HFA
Many medicines can cause drug interactions with levalbuterol HFA, including beta blockers and digoxin. This eMedTV resource contains a list of other drugs that may cause interactions and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Drug Interactions With Metaproterenol
This eMedTV article describes some of the drug interactions with metaproterenol that can occur with medications such as certain antidepressants, beta blockers, or MAOIs. This page also explains how these interactions can lead to problems.
Drug Interactions With Montelukast
Drug interactions with montelukast can occur if it is combined with certain types of medications, which this eMedTV Web page lists. The potentially negative effects these interactions can cause are also explained, as are preventive measures.
Drug Interactions With Salmeterol
Digoxin, beta blockers, and MAOIs are among the drugs that can potentially interact with salmeterol. This eMedTV Web page lists other drugs that can cause drug interactions with salmeterol and explains the possible problems that can occur.
Drug Interactions With Zafirlukast
Phenytoin and warfarin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with zafirlukast. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with zafirlukast can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood, possibly raising your risk of side effects.
Environmentally Friendly Albuterol Inhaler
There are currently three new environmentally friendly albuterol inhaler products available. This eMedTV article discusses when the older inhalers will no longer be available on the market and explains how to obtain the new albuterol inhalers.
Exercise-induced asthma is triggered by physical activity. This eMedTV article lists common symptoms of exercise-induced asthma and explains how to prevent these symptoms. Exercice-induced asthma is a common misspelling of exercise-induced asthma.
Exercise-induced asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered by participating in physical activity. This eMedTV resource explains more about the causes and symptoms of exercise-induced asthma and offers tips on preventing this condition.
Exercise-induced asthma is characterized by airways that are sensitive to physical activity. This eMedTV page explains when symptoms occur and lists some possible symptoms. Exersise-induced asthma is a common misspelling of exercise-induced asthma.
People with exercise-induced asthma often experience coughing and wheezing during physical activity. This eMedTV page lists how to prevent exercise-induced asthma symptoms. Exersize-induced asthma is a common misspelling of exercise-induced asthma.
Flovent HFA is an inhaler that may be used to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Flovent HFA, noting in particular how the medicine works, when and how to use it, and some of the side effects associated with it.
No studies have been done to see if the active ingredient in Flovent passes through breast milk. This eMedTV page discusses Flovent and breastfeeding in detail, and explains that it is probably safe for most women to use Flovent while breastfeeding.
This eMedTV Web page explains that in the time since Flovent was put on the market, there have been some reports of depression in people taking the medicine. This page explores the potential link between Flovent and depression in more detail.
Flovent may not be safe for women who are pregnant. This eMedTV article discusses Flovent and pregnancy in more detail, noting in particular some of the birth defects that were seen in previous animal studies of Flovent (such as cleft palate).
Although it wasn't reported in clinical studies of Flovent, weight gain may be a side effect of the drug. This eMedTV page looks at Flovent and weight gain, and includes suggestions for dealing with any gain in weight that might occur with the drug.
For children, adolescents, and adults, Flovent is usually taken twice daily to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV segment discusses Flovent dosage in detail, noting in particular some of the factors that can affect your dosage (such as your age).
Drugs such as Biaxin, Neoral, and Lexiva may potentially interact with Flovent. This part of the eMedTV library covers some Flovent drug interactions that may develop (such as those involving protease inhibitors) and the effects of such interactions.
It is not known exactly what the effects of a Flovent overdose might include. This section of the eMedTV library discusses Flovent overdoses and possible treatment for people who take too much Flovent for a long period of time.
Side effects of Flovent can include sinus infections, headaches, and hoarseness. This eMedTV page lists other Flovent side effects and offers a link to more information. Flovent side affects is a common misspelling of Flovent side effects.
Common side effects of Flovent can include bronchitis, headaches, and throat irritation. This eMedTV Web page also lists some less common Flovent side effects (such as dizziness) and serious side effects to report to your doctor (such as depression).