Drug Quiz #6: Asthma, COPD, corticosteroids, diarrhea and constipation OTC

Albuterol

Brand: ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin (nebules and inhaler)

Class: Beta-2 agonist

Indication: Bronchospasm and exercise-induced bronchospasm

Budesonide (inhaled)

Brand: Pulmicort

Class: Corticosteroid

Indication: Asthma

Budesonide/Formoterol

Brand: Symbicort

Class: Corticosteroid, long-acting beta-2 agonist

Indication: Asthma, COPD maintenance

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Brand: Advair, AirDuo, Wixela

Class: Corticosteroid, long-acting beta-2 agonist

Indication: Asthma and COPD maintenance

Ipratropium/Albuterol

Brand: Combivent Respimat, Duoneb

Class: Anticholinergic, beta-2 agonist

Indication: COPD

Tiotropium

Brand: Spiriva Respimat

Class: Long-acting anticholinergic

Indication: Asthma and COPD maintenance

Hydroxyzine

Brand: Atarax, Vistaril

Class: First generation antihistamine, H-1 receptor antagonist

Indication: Anxiety, pruritis, urticaria

Montelukast

Brand: Singulair

Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Indication: Allergic rhinitis, asthma

Dexamethasone

Brand: Decadron

Class: Corticosteroid

Indication: Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant

Prednisone

Brand: Deltasone

Class: Corticosteroid

Indication: Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant

Bisacodyl

Brand: Dulcolax

Class: Stimulant laxative

Indication: Constipation

Bismuth subsalicylate

Brand: Pepto Bismal, Kaopectate

Class: Antidiarrheal

Indication: Diarrhea, dyspepsia

Calcium carbonate

Brand: Tums, Rolaids (other also for Ca supplement)

Class: Antacid, calcium supplement

Indication: Antacid, calcium supplement

Docusate

Brand: Colace

Class: Stool softener

Indication: Constipation

Loperamide

Brand: Imodium AD

Class: Antidiarrheal

Indication: Diarrhea