Guest guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I tried to add this file to the group page but it appears that is something only the moderators can do. If they feel it is worthwhile they can add it to the " files " section. With all the discussions of inhalers I decided to make a simple comparison between most of the common ones. The chart attached includes the name, purpose, response time and uses with some merits of each metered dose inhaler. This is not a comprehensive list and does not include much of the info you would normally get with the inhaler: reactions, dosages, cautions, ... The chart is for info only. If anyone has a better comparison or would like to add info to this one - feel free! I have the original file. I hope you all find this helpful. Breathe easy, Jeff NOTE-- I see that all the formatting is lost and it comes out garbled in this email. I guess you will have to open the excel file. Oh well... Jeff Asthma medication - Metered Dose Inhaler Summary Name Type Response time Uses " Albuterol Ventolin Proventil " Bronchodilator " Quick acting within 15 min Peak at 60 -90 min Can last up to 6 hours " " Rescue inhaler Can reduce exercise induced asthma if taken 15 minutes before; effect can lasts 4-6 hours " Atrovent Bronchodilator " Quick acting within 15 min Peak at 1 - 2 hours Can last up to 4 hours " " For relief of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Can be used for maintenance treatment " Serevent Bronchodilator " Effect at 15 to 30 minutes Peak effect at 3 hours Can last up to 12 hours " Can be used with fast acting rescue inhaler Tilade Anti-inflammatory " Slow acting Peak effect at 2 weeks " " Good for seasonally induced asthma - allergens, pollen Good for night time asthma Can be used to reduce corticosteroid therapy " Cromolyn Sodium Anti-inflammatory " Slow acting Will show effect within 4 weeks " " Good for seasonally induced asthma- allergens, pollen Superior for night time asthma and coughing Can be used to reduce corticosteroid therapy " " Aerobid (Flunisolide) " " Anti-inflammatory steroid " " Slow acting Effect seen in 1 to 4 weeks " " Maintenance treatment as prophylactic therapy May reduce need for systemic corticosteroids " " Flovent (Fluticasone propionate) " " Anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid " Effect seen in 1 to 2 weeks. " Good for long term control Can help wean off prednisone 10mg/day " Inhaler Summary.xls JSG 07/19/07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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