AAAAI Allergy & Asthma Medication Guide
Last updated December 2011
| Cromolyn and Theophylline |
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Generic Name
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Photo
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Brand Name
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Use
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Usual
Dosage
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Product Link (if available)
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Cromolyn Sodium
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Generic
Cromolyn
Nebulizer
Solution
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Prevent and reduce
the symptoms of asthma.
Age 2 and older.
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One 20 mg
unit-dose
vial
4 times
a day.
(Metered inhaler) 2 puffs four times a day.
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Product Link
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Intal Metered Dose Inhaler
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Theophylline,
Sustained release
Tablets
and
Capsules
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Multiple products:
Uniphyl
As well as
generic versions
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Long-term control and prevention of symptoms,
especially nocturnal symptoms.
Any age.
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Variable
in each
individual
based upon
weight.
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