Category: Drugs Generic

Umeclidinium

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Incruse Ellipta Anticholinergics, Respiratory 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 asthma Indications Indicated for the…

January 17, 2023
Umeclidinium/Vilanterol/Fluticasone

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Trelegy Ellipta Anticholinergics, Respiratory; Beta2 Agonists; Corticosteroids, Inhalants; Respiratory Inhalant Combos Description Combination inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (vilanterol)Used once-daily in adults for the maintenance treatment of COPD and to reduce COPD exacerbationsAlso used once-daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults…

January 17, 2023
Vilanterol/Fluticasone

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Breo Ellipta Beta2 Agonists; Corticosteroids, Inhalants; Respiratory Inhalant Combos Description Combination inhaled corticosteroid (fluticasone) and a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (vilanterol)Used once-daily in adults for the maintenance treatment of COPD and to reduce COPD exacerbationsAlso used once-daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma in adults Indications Indicated…

January 17, 2023
Mometasone

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Asmanex Twisthaler, Asmanex HFA Corticosteroids, Inhalants mometasone topical (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Elocon Classes: Corticosteroids, Topical mometasone sinus implant (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Propel, Sinuva, Propel Mini, Propel Contour Classes: Corticosteroids Description Synthetic corticosteroid; used topically, nasally and by inhalationTopical products used for corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses; an oral inhalation is used…

January 17, 2023
Fluticasone

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Arnuity Ellipta Corticosteroids, Inhalants fluticasone intranasal (Rx, OTC) Brand and Other Names: Flonase Allergy Relief, ClariSpray, Flonase Sensimist Allergy Relief, Children’s Flonase Allergy Relief, Veramyst, Xhance, FlutiCare Classes: Corticosteroids, Intranasal fluticasone topical (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Cutivate Classes: Corticosteroids, Topical fluticasone inhaled (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA, ArmonAir Digihaler Classes: Corticosteroids,…

January 17, 2023
Ciclesonide

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Alvesco, Omnaris, Zetonna Corticosteroids, Inhalants Description Non-halogenated glucocorticoid; similar potency as beclomethasone and budesonide; low systemic absorptionNasal spray used for seasonal/perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 12 years and olderOral inhalation used for asthma in adults and children 12 years and older Indications Indicated for asthma…

January 17, 2023
Budesonide

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Entocort EC, Uceris, Ortikos, Tarpeyo Corticosteroids, Gastrointestinal budesonide inhaled (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Flexhaler Classes: Corticosteroids, Inhalants budesonide rectal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Uceris Rectal Foam Classes: Corticosteroids, Rectal budesonide intranasal (Rx, OTC) Brand and Other Names: Rhinocort Allergy, Rhinocort Aqua (DSC) Classes: Corticosteroids, Intranasal Description Potent corticosteroid available for…

January 17, 2023
Beclomethasone

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Qvar RediHaler Corticosteroids, Inhalants Description Synthetic halogenated glucocorticoidUsed via oral inhalation for maintenance treatment of asthma or COPDUsed intranasally for allergic or nonallergic (vasomotor) rhinitis, or prevention of nasal polyps following sinus surgery Indications Indicated for maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy Indicated for the relief…

January 17, 2023
Olodaterol

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Striverdi Respimat Beta2 Agonists Description Inhaled long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA); given once-dailyUsed for the maintenance treatment of COPD in adultsNot indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or for the treatment of asthma Indications Indicated for maintenance bronchodilator treatment in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or…

January 17, 2023
Levalbuterol

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Xopenex, Xopenex HFA Beta2 Agonists Description Moderately selective short-acting beta-2 receptor agonist (SABA); r-enantiomer of racemic albuterol; available as oral inhaler and nebulizer treatmentUsed clinically in adult and pediatric patients for acute bronchospasm due to asthma as a reliever therapy and for asthma exacerbations; also used in…

January 17, 2023
Treprostinil

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Remodulin, Orenitram PAH, Prostacyclin Analogs treprostinil inhaled (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Tyvaso, Tyvaso DPI Classes: PAH, Prostacyclin Analogs Description Analog of epoprostenol (prostacyclin) for treatment of pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung diseaseGiven by inhalation (nebulizer solution or dry powder oral inhaler), continuous subcutaneous or…

January 17, 2023
Iloprost

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ventavis PAH, Prostacyclin Analogs Description Inhaled prostacyclin derivative; vasodilator; some systemic absorption with inhibition of platelet aggregation possibleAdministered via specific types of nebulizer machineImproves symptoms in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Indications Indicated for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension to improve a composite endpoint consisting of exercise…

January 17, 2023
Epoprostenol

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Flolan, Veletri PAH, Prostacyclin Analogs Description Pharmaceutical form of prostacyclin; vasodilator and an inhibitor of platelet aggregation; improves symptoms and prolongs survival in pulmonary hypertension. Indications Indicated for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension to improve exercise ability in persons with WHO Group 1 pulmonary hypertension. For acute…

January 17, 2023
Travoprost

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Travatan, Travatan Z Antiglaucoma, Prostaglandin Agonists Description Topical ophthalmic agent; prodrug used to lower IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension; synthetic analog of prostaglandin F2alpha; this drug is associated with iridal brown pigmentation similar to latanoprost. Indications Indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular…

January 17, 2023
Tafluprost

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zioptan Antiglaucoma, Prostaglandin Agonists Description Prostaglandin analogUsed for reducing elevated IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertensionMay increase pigmentation of eyelashes, iris, and/or eyelid skin Indications Indicated for the reduction of increased intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.. Contraindications — Adverse…

January 17, 2023