Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases
- Name
- Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002112
- Description
Not Available
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Acefylline Not Annotated Aclidinium An inhaled long-acting anticholinergic used as a maintenance bronchodilator in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Albuterol A beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat asthma, bronchitis, COPD, as well as prevent exercise induced bronchospasms. Ambroxol A medication indicated for airway secretion clearance therapy. Aminophylline A bronchodilator consisting of theophylline that is used for the treatment of bronchospasm due to asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Amlexanox Used as a paste in the mouth to treat aphthous ulcers (canker sores). Bambuterol A long acting beta2-adrenoceptor agonist for the management of lung diseases associated with bronchospasm. Bamifylline A methylxanthine derivative indicated in the treatment of bronchial asthma and other conditions with bronchospasm. Beclomethasone dipropionate An inhaled corticosteroid used as maintenance treatment in the prophylaxis of asthma attacks. Benralizumab A monoclonal antibody used to treat severe eosinophilic asthma. Betamethasone A systemic corticosteroid used to relieve inflammation in various conditions, including but not limited to allergic states, dermatologic disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and hematological disorders. Bitolterol Used to dilate air passages in the lungs that have become narrowed as a result of disease or inflammation. It is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive... Bromotheophylline Bromotheophylline is used as a diuretic and also, in combination with DB00316, it is used for the relief of temporary water weight gain, bloating, swelling and full feeling associated with... Budesonide A corticosteroid used to treat Crohn's disease, asthma, COPD, hay fever and allergies, and ulcerative colitis. Bufylline Not Annotated Caffeine A stimulant present in tea, coffee, cola beverages, analgesic drugs, and agents used to increase alertness. It is also used in to prevent and treat pulmonary complications of premature birth. Carbuterol Not Annotated Ciclesonide A glucocorticoid used in the symptomatic relief of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents. Clenbuterol A decongestant and bronchodilator used in a variety of respiratory conditions. Cromoglicic acid A medication used to treat asthma, allergic reactions of the eyes and nose, as well as other mast cell reactions. Doxofylline A methylxanthine derivative used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and bronchospasms. Dyphylline A theophylline derivative used to treat asthma, bronchospasm, and COPD. Ephedrine An alpha and beta-adrenergic agonist indicated to treat hypotension under anesthesia, allergic conditions, bronchial asthma, and nasal congestion. Epinephrine A hormone and neurotransmitter used to treat allergic reactions, to restore cardiac rhythm, and to control mucosal congestion, glaucoma, and asthma. Eprozinol Not Annotated Etamiphylline Not Annotated Fenoterol A beta-2 adrenergic agonist and bronchodilator used for the symptomatic treatment of asthma. Fenspiride An oxazolidinone spiro compound with antispasmodic and bronchodilator effects used in the treatment of ENT and respiratory diseases. Flunisolide An inhaled corticosteroid used as a prophylactic therapy in the maintenance treatment of asthma. Fluticasone A corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses, asthma, and COPD. Fluticasone furoate An inhaled corticosteroid that can be used as maintenance treatment of asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) depending on the product. Also available as a nasal spray to manage symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Formoterol An inhaled long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and COPD. Glycopyrronium An anticholinergic agent used to treat hyperhidrosis, severe drooling, COPD, used with other medications to treat ulcers, and used in anesthesia. Hexoprenaline Hexoprenaline is a stimulant of beta 2 adrenergic receptors. It is used as a bronchodilator, antiasthmatic, and tocolytic agent. Ibudilast For the treatment of multiple sclerosis, asthma, and cerebrovascular disease. Indacaterol An inhaled long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist used to relax bronchial smooth muscle and improve symptoms and airflow obstruction caused by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and moderate to severe asthma. Ipratropium An anticholinergic drug used in the control of symptoms related to bronchospasm in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Isoetharine For the treatment of asthma, wheezing, and chronic asthmatic bronchitis. Isoprenaline A catecholamine non-selective beta-adrenergic agonist typically used to treat bradycardia and heart block. Lomifylline Not Annotated Mepolizumab A fully-humanized monoclonal IgG1 kappa anti-IL-5 antibody used in conjunction with other therapies to treat severe asthma, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and hypereosinophilic syndrome. Mercaptopurine An antineoplastic agent used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia. Methoxyphenamine Not Annotated Mometasone A corticosteroid with no indications. Mometasone furoate A corticosteroid used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, dermatitis, and pruritus. Montelukast A leukotriene receptor antagonist used as part of an asthma therapy regimen, to prevent exercise induced bronchoconstriction, and to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis. Nedocromil A pyrano quinoline used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. Olodaterol A long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Orciprenaline A beta-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat bronchospasm, asthma, and COPD. Oxitropium Oxitropium has been investigated for the treatment of Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive. Oxtriphylline A bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, COPD, and emphysema. Pentoxifylline A methylxanthine derivative used to treat intermittent claudication caused by chronic occlusive arterial disease of the limbs. Pirbuterol A beta-2 adrenergic agonist and bronchodilator used for the symptomatic treatment of asthma. Pranlukast A leukotriene receptor antagonist for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms. Procaterol A beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Proxyphylline Not Annotated Reproterol A short-acting β2 adrenoreceptor agonist used to treat various types of asthma including allergic asthma, non-allergic asthma, and exercise-induced asthma. Reslizumab An IL-5 antagonist used as an add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe eosinophilic asthma in adults. Revefenacin An anticholinergic agent used to treat COPD. Rimiterol Not Annotated Roflumilast A selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor indicated to decrease the risk of exacerbations in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to treat skin conditions such as plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Salmeterol A long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat asthma and COPD. Seratrodast Seratrodast (INN) is a thromboxane receptor antagonist used primarily in the treatment of asthma. Terbutaline A beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and to prevent premature labor. Tezepelumab A human monoclonal IgG2λ thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)-blocking antibody for add-on maintenance therapy in severe asthma. Theobromine theobromine is used as a vasodilator, a diuretic, and heart stimulant. And similar to caffeine, it may be useful in management of fatigue and orthostatic hypotension. Theophylline A xanthine used to manage the symptoms of asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions caused by reversible airflow obstruction. Tiotropium A long-acting bronchodilator used in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tretoquinol Not Annotated Triamcinolone A glucocorticoid used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions of organ systems and tissues. Tulobuterol An inhaled long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist used as a bronchodilator in the management of asthma and COPD. Umeclidinium A long-acting muscarinic antagonist used as a long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Vilanterol A long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist used in combination with other bronchodilators for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Zafirlukast A leukotriene receptor antagonist used for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma.