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Category: Drugs Generic

  • Mepolizumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Nucala Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies, Anti-asthmatics Description Subcutaneous humanized monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin (IL)-5Used for maintenance therapy in severe asthma (eosinophilic phenotype) in patients 6 years and older; adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), also known as Churg-Strauss syndrome; hypereosinophilic syndrome in patients 12 years…

  • Cromolyn Sodium

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Gastrocrom, Crolom, NasalCrom Mast Cell Stabilizers;  Mast Cell Stabilizers, Ophthalmic Description Mast-cell stabilizer; used in adult and pediatric patients 2 years and olderNasal spray is used for allergic rhinitis; ophthalmic solution used for allergic conjunctivitis; used orall for systemic mastocytosisNebulizer solution used for asthma control or exercise-induced…

  • Benralizumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Fasenra Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies, Anti-asthmatics Description Subcutaneous humanized monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin (IL)-5Used for add-on maintenance treatment of adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older who have severe asthma with an eosinophilic phenotypeReduces severe exacerbations of asthma, and with maintenance treatment, may allow for…

  • Guaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mucinex D, Guaifenex PSE, Refenesen Plus, Sinutab Non-Drying, Congestac Cough/Cold, Other Combos;  Decongestant/Expectorant Combos Description Oral expectorant and sympathomimetic decongestant combinationPrimarily used for the temporary relief of congestion associated with the common cold or other upper respiratory conditionsUsed in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older Indications…

  • Guaifenesin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mucinex, Bidex 400, Organidin NR Expectorants Description Oral expectorant used for cough to loosen and aid in the clearance of mucusNot beneficial for cough suppressionAvailable in nonprescription (OTC) and prescription products Indications Indicated for the treatment of cough associated with colds and minor upper respiratory tract infections and…

  • Chlorpheniramine/​Dextromethorphan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Children’s Robitussin Cough & Cold Long-Acting, St. Joseph Cough & Cold Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos;  Antihistamine/Antitussive Combos Description Oral sedating antihistamine and non-opioid antitussive combinationUsed to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold or allergies including rhinorrhea, sneezing, and cough in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and…

  • Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mucinex DM, Robitussin Peak Cold Cough+Chest Congestion DM, Delsym Cough + Chest Congestion, Children’s Delsym Cough + Chest Congestion, Robitussin Peak Cold Maximum Strength Cough+Chest Congestion DM, Vicks 44E, Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough, Diabetic Tussin DM, Diabetic Tussin DM Maximum Strength, Duratuss DM, Genatuss DM, Guaicon…

  • Dextromethorphan/Pseudoephedrine/Guaifenesin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Capmist DM Tablets, ExeFen DMX Tablets Cough/Cold, Non-narcotic Combos;  Antitussive/Decongestant/Expectorant Combos Description Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that acts centrally on the cough center in the medulla. Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract fluid secretions and helps to loosen phlegm and bronchial secretions. Pseudoephedrine stimulates the alpha-adrenergic receptors causing…

  • Dextromethorphan/Menthol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Delsym Cough + Soothing Action Antitussives, Non-narcotic Combos Description Dextromethorphan: Derivative of levorphanol; acts on cough center in medulla; decreases sensitivity of cough receptors and interrupts cough impulse transmission Menthol: Topical anesthetic that reversibly blocks nerve conduction near the application site, thereby producing temporary loss of sensation…

  • Dextromethorphan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Balminil DM, Benylin DM, Bronchophan, Buckleys DM, Calmylin #1, Delsym, Koffex DM, Novahistex DM, Robitussin Lingering Cold Long-Acting Cough, Robitussin Lingering Cold Long-Acting CoughGels, Children’s Robitussin Cough Long-Acting, Sucrets 8 Hour Cough Relief DM Cough Formula Antitussives Description Oral non-opioid antitussive with no expectorant activityUsed to treat cough;…

  • Benzonatate

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tessalon, Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss Antitussives Description Oral nonnarcotic antitussive agent; chemically related to the ester-type local anesthetics; effective in suppressing cough particularly in cases of chronic cough resistant to opiate agonists; off-label use includes topical application to the oropharynx to obliterate the gag reflex prior to intubation or…

  • Zileuton

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zyflo Filmtab, Zyflo, Zyflo CR 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitors Description Oral 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor; limits leukotriene productionUsed for add-on asthma maintenance therapy in adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older; off-label use for exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in adultsDue to a potential for hepatotoxicity, periodic monitoring of liver function tests is…

  • Zafirlukast

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Accolate  Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists Description Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA)Used for add-on asthma maintenance therapy in adult and pediatric patients 5 years and older; off-label use for allergic rhinitis and exercise-induced bronchospasmInhibits some CYP hepatic enzymes, which may lead to drug interactions; associated with rare hepatic toxicity Indications…

  • Montelukast

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Singulair Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists Description Oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LRTA) class anti-inflammatory agentUsed for mild persistent asthma (age 1 year and older); seasonal allergic rhinitis (2 years and older), perennial allergic rhinitis (6 months and older); and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) prophylaxis (6 years and older)Boxed warning for…

  • Umeclidinium/​Vilanterol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Anoro Ellipta Anticholinergics, Respiratory;  Beta2 Agonists;  Respiratory Inhalant Combos Description Inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA); used once per dayUsed in adults for maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysemaNOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of…