ASTHMA-DRUGS

SUMMARY

1. Quick relief (for acute exacerbations and mild, intermittent disease):
- Short-acting beta2-agonists (SABAs)
- Systemic corticosteroids
- Anticholinergics

2. Long-term control:
- Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS; most potent and most effective)
- Long-acting beta-2-agonists (LABAs)
- Mast-cell stabilizers (cromolyn sodium and nedocromil)
- Leukotriene modifiers
- Methylxanthines (theophylline)
- Immunomodulators (omalizumab = anti-IgE)

Reference(s)

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