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Cromolyn sodium

Generic
Cromolyn
Nebulizer
Solution

Prevent and reduce
the symptoms of
asthma
Age 2 and older

One 20 mg
unit-dose
vial
4 times
a day

Cromolyn can be mixed
with Albuterol inhalation solution in the nebulizer

Intal Nebulizer
Solution

Intal Inhalation
Aerosol

 age 5 and older

2 puffs
4 times
a day

Suggest use with a spacer device
Pregnancy Category B
Intal Package Insert

Suggest use with a spacer device.
Tilade Package Insert

Nedocromil sodium

Tilade Inhalation
Aerosol

Age 6 and older

2 puffs
4 times
a day

Can be
tapered to
3 times
a  d ay

Theophylline,
Sustained release
Tablets
and
Capsules

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Multiple Products:
Uniphyl
Quibron-T/SR
Theo Chron
Theo-24
Generic versions

Long-term control
and prevention of
symptoms,
especially
night time symptoms
Any age

Variable
In each
Individual
Based upon
weight

Must monitor blood levels
Interacts with many other  medications.
Uniphyl Package Insert
Quibron-T/SR Package Insert
Theo-24 Package Insert
Pregnancy Category  C

omalizumab

Xolair

Prevent and control asthma age 12 and above

Based upon body weight and total IgE
level

Must have Moderate to severe allergic asthma.
Administered by Injection every 2 to 4 weeks.
Pregnancy Category  B
Xolair Information