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Albuterol

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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
B2 selective agonist
MDI, Powder for inhalation, DPI, tablet, ER tablet, syrup, solution
Asthma (acute, bronchospasm, exercise induced)

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Azelastine

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Astelin, Astepro
nasal antihistamine–H1 receptor antagonist blocks release of histamine (inhibits leukotrienes)
Perennial allergic rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis

3
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Benzonatate

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Tessalon Perles
antitussive–anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in respiratory passages, lungs, pleura
Capsule, 100-200mg TID prn
Cough

4
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Budesonide

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Pulmicort
inhaled corticosteroid–potent glucocorticoid and weak mineralocorticoid activity
Inhalation suspension, MDI
Asthma 180-360mcg BID

5
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Budesonide/Formoterol

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Symbicort 
Inhaled corticosteroid/bronchodilator--potent glucocorticoid and weak mineralocorticoid, formoterol long acting selective B2 agonist produces bronchodilation 
MDI 
Asthma 80/4.5mcg 2 inhalations BID 
COPD 160/4.5mcg 2 inhalations BID
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Fluticasone (nasal inhaler)

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Flonase 
Intranasal adrenal glucocorticosteroid--induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, lipocortins 
nasal spray 
Allergic rhinitis 2 sprays daily 
Nonallergic rhinitis 2 sprays/nostril/d
7
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Fluticasone (oral inhaler)

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Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus
Inhaled Adrenal corticosteroid–glucorticoid receptor agonist inhibits multiple cell types
MDI, Aerosol powder for inhalation
Asthma 88mcg BID (max 440mcg BID)

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Fluticasone/Salmeterol

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Advair Diskus, Advair HFA
Inhaled corticosteroid–glucocortioid receptor agonist that inhibits multiple cells types, Salmeterol is long acting B2 agonist stimulates intracellular adenylyl cyclase (ATP)

9
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Hydroxyzine

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Atarax, Vistaril 
Antihistamine--rapid acting agent suppressing locations in CNS subcortical area (primary skeletal muscle relaxation, bronchodilator activity, antiemetic 
Tablet, Capsule, syrup, solution 
Anxiety 50-100mg QID 
Pruritus 25mg TID-QID 
Sedation 50-100mg q4h
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Ipratroprium/Albuterol

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Combivent Respimat
Anticholinergic/Selective B2 agonist–bronchodilation, vasodilation, uterine relaxation, skeletal muscle stimulation, peripheral vasodilation, tachycardia, Ipratropium antagonist of Ach in peripheral
Inhalation solution, spray for oral inhalation
COPD 1 inhalation QID

11
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Levalbuterol

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Xopenex HFA
B2 selective agonist, bronchodilator–B2 on airway smooth muscle which activates cAMP
MDI, nebulization solution
Asthma, bronchospasm 2 inhalations q4-6h

12
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Levocetirizine

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Xyzal
antihistamine–low-sedating, long acting H1 receptor antagonist
solution, tablet
Idiopathic urticaria, perennial, seasonal allergic rhinitis 5mg daily in evening

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Mometasone (nasal)

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Nasonex
Intranasal corticosteroid–induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitor proteins, lipcortins
nasal spray
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis 2 sprays/nostril/d 200mcg
Nasal polyp 2 sprays/nostril BID

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Montelukast

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Singulair
leukotriene receptor antagonist–inhibits physiologic actions of leukotriene
tablet, chewable tablet, granules
Asthma 10mg daily
Exercise induced asthma 10mg 2h before exercise
Seasonal allergic rhinitis 10mg daily

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Tiotropium

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Spiriva Handihaler, Respimat 
Anticholinergic bronchodilator--M1-M5 receptor--inhibition of M3 at the smooth muscle leading to bronchodilation 
Inhalation capsule, aerosol solution 
COPD 1 capsule daily, 2actuations daily 
Asthma 2 actuations daily
16
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Triamcinolone (nasal)

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Nasacort
Intranasal adrenal glucocorticosteroid–induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, liocortins resulting in suppression of immune system
Nasal spray
Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis 2 spray/nostril/d

17
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Varenicline

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Chantix
smoking cessation agent–high affinity and selectivity at alpha4beta2 neuronal nicotine Ach receptors
Tablet
Smoking cessation 0.5mg daily x3d, 0.5mg BID x4d, 1mg BID for 11 weeks