COPD Articles A-Z
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As this eMedTV article explains, the Advair Diskus is prescribed to treat bronchospasms caused by asthma or COPD. This Web page takes an in-depth look at how this new type of inhaler is used and how it works to open up the airways to the lungs.
Advair Diskus is a prescribed drug used to treat and prevent airway spasms in people with COPD or asthma. This eMedTV page offers an overview of this medication, including possible side effects. Advair Doskus is a common misspelling of Advair Diskus.
Albuterol sulfate is a medicine that is licensed to treat airway spasms in people with asthma. This eMedTV page discusses other albuterol sulfate uses and lists its possible side effects. Albuteral sulfate is a common misspelling of albuterol sulfate.
Albuterol sulfate is a prescription drug that is used to treat airway spasms caused by asthma or COPD. This eMedTV page describes various albuterol sulfate products, explains how the medication works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Albuterol syrup is a prescription medicine that is used for treating airway spasms in children and adults. This eMedTV article explains how albuterol syrup works to relieve asthma and COPD symptoms, and also lists side effects that may occur.
For young children who are taking albuterol syrup, dosing usually starts at 0.1 mg per kg of weight. This eMedTV article also offers albuterol syrup dosage recommendations for older children and adults, and offers tips for taking the drug.
Common albuterol syrup side effects may include dizziness, tremor, and headache. This eMedTV segment lists other common side effects of albuterol syrup and also describes problems that require medical attention, such as anxiety or diabetes.
Albuterol syrup is used for the treatment of asthma and other similar lung problems. This part of the eMedTV library explains how the drug works, discusses the use of the medication in children, and lists possible off-label albuterol syrup uses.
Albuterol Syrup Warnings and Precautions
Albuterol syrup can have a stimulatory effect on the heart and blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers more albuterol syrup warnings and precautions, and lists certain medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking the syrup.
Alupent is a prescribed medicine that is used to treat bronchospasms in people with asthma or COPD. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Alupent, including information about how it works, dosing guidelines, and some potential side effects.
It is not known whether it is safe to take Alupent while breastfeeding. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses Alupent and breastfeeding in more detail and explains the importance of talking to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits.
Alupent caused problems for the fetus in previous animal studies. This eMedTV Web page provides more detail about the results of these animal studies on Alupent and pregnancy, and explains why a doctor may still prescribe the drug to a pregnant woman.
The recommended Alupent dosage for most people is two or three sprays as needed (up to 12 sprays a day). This eMedTV Web page covers factors that can affect Alupent dosing (like the severity of your respiratory problem).
