Spiriva, containing the active ingredient ‘tiotropium bromide’ refers to a group of drugs which are called bronchodilators. It is not difficult to guess by the name itself that the medication is used to relax the smooth muscle of the airways by binding to specific receptors. Spiriva is directed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [...]
Read OnVentolin also called ‘Albuterol’ comes in the form of inhaler and is used for the treatment and prevention of airway spasm. The preparation can be applied daily to prevent asthma attacks or to relieve its symptoms. Ventolin side effects can be divided into three definite groups: Common Side Effects Common Ventolin side effects include changes [...]
Serevent known also as Salmeterol is used to reduce such symptoms as wheezing, shortness of breath and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis and other lung disorders. The drug may be prescribed for other purposes, for example to prevent breathing difficulties (bronchospasm) during exercise. For more information concerning the use of Serevent for other [...]
Singulair is a prescription medicine used to help relieve symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies. The drug has been approved as a safe and effective medication for the treatment of allergies and asthma. However, it would be appropriate to evaluate the most important risks associated with Singulair and its use. While taking Singulair medication pay [...]
To achieve the best results with Ventolin inhaler study the following points thoroughly: Ventolin inhaler should be used in combination with additional asthma medication for the best results. Using it alone is rarely the best asthma treatment. Inform your physician as soon as possible if Ventolin makes your condition worse. In rare cases the preparation [...]
Singulair is a modern medical preparation which is indicated as an additional therapy for patients suffering from mild to moderate persistent asthma. It is also used for the purpose to relieve runny nose symptoms caused by allergies and to prevent asthma attacks caused by exercise. Belonging to a new class of asthma medicines called ‘leukotriene [...]
Advair Diskus preparation is commonly indicated for the treatment of two types of chronic lung diseases: emphysema; chronic bronchitis. These conditions refer to a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, or COPD. In the United States the number of people suffering from COPD exceeds 10 million. The symptoms usually include chest tightness, shortness [...]
Flovent known also by its generic name “fluticasone propionate” is a corticosteroid used to reduce the frequency and seriousness of bronchial asthma attacks in patients 4 years of age and older. The preparation can be also used as a prophylactic method to decrease the symptoms of asthma attack. Flovent fights with the allergens and irritants [...]
About 12 millions of Americans suffer from asthma – a disease characterized by coughing and difficulty breathing caused by inflammation of the airways. About 85% of them can be successfully managed with the help of existing approved drugs. Spiriva – a drug that is already widely used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can provide [...]