respiratory agents

forms

capsules, tablets, inhalers, nebulizer solutions

respiratory conditions

asthma, emphysema, COPD, bronchitis, flu, cold, allergies

antihistamines

inhibit histamine to prevent inflammation. allergies

decongestant

constrict blood vessels in nose to reduce mucus buildup and congestion. for head and sinus congestion

antitussive

prevent coughing. used for cold and flu symptoms

expectorants

thin mucus from cold or respiratory illness. relieves chest congestion

bronchodilators

dilate or open airways to make it easy for breathing. asthma, COPD. relieves shortness of breath

corticosteroids

anti-inflammatory to treat wide range of diseases

loratadine

antihistamine. claritin, alavert

cetirizine

antihistamine. zyrtec

fexofenadine

antihistamine. allegra

chlorpheniramine

antihistamine. chlor-trimeton

diphenhydramine

antihistamine. benadryl

promethazine

antihistamine. phenergan

pseudoephedrine

decongestant. sudafed

phenylephrine

decongestant. sudafed-pe

dextromethorphan

antitussive. delsym

codeine (in combination cough syrups)

phenergan with codeine

guaifenesin

expectorant. robitussin, mucinex

albuterol

bronchodilator. ventolin, airomir

levalbuterol

bronchodilator. xopenex

ipratropium

bronchodilator. atrovent

formoterol

bronchodilator. perforomist

salmeterol

bronchodilator. serevent

budesonide

corticosteroid. pulmicort

beclomethasone

corticosteroid. qvar

mometasone

corticosteroid. asmanex

fluticasone

corticosteroid. flovent

triamcinolone

corticosteroid. hexatrione, kenalog

montelukast

antiasthmatic drug. singulair