Ventolin Evohaler
100mcg
Ventolin Evohaler is salbutamol 100mcg as a pressurised inhalation solution for asthma and COPD, a fast-acting beta2 agonist.
From$20.40/ inhalerView
Respiratory Health
Respiratory medicines include fast-acting relievers and regular controllers. They have different roles, and correct inhaler technique is essential.
Advair Diskus
100/50 · 250/50 · 500/50mcg
Salmeterol with fluticasone inhalation powder in three strengths, used in the management of asthma and COPD. A long-acting beta2-agonist with a corticosteroid.
From$106.55/ inhalerView
Beclate Inhaler
200mcg
Beclate Inhaler carries beclometasone 200mcg as a pressurised suspension for asthma. An inhaled corticosteroid that damps airway hypersensitivity.
From$43.69/ inhalerView
Seroflo Inhaler
25/125 · 25/250mcg
Seroflo Inhaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a corticosteroid with a long-acting agonist.
From$34.00/ inhalerView
Tiova Rotacap
15caps
Tiova Rotacap is tiotropium in hard capsules loaded into a device, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A long-acting M3 antagonist.
From$106.00/ bottleView
Combimist L Inhaler
50/20mcg
Combimist L Inhaler pairs levosalbutamol with ipratropium as a pressurised inhalation for COPD and asthma. A beta2-agonist with an antimuscarinic.
From$22.95/ inhalerView
Ventolin Pills
2 · 4mg
Ventolin Pills are salbutamol 2mg and 4mg tablets for asthma and COPD, the swallowed form of the beta2 agonist rather than the inhaled one.
From$0.47/ tabletView
Proair Inhaler
100mcg
Proair Inhaler is salbutamol 100mcg as a pressurised suspension for asthma and COPD, a short-acting beta2 agonist for quick airway opening.
From$15.30/ inhalerView
Tiova Inhaler
9mcg
Tiova Inhaler is tiotropium 9mcg as an inhalation powder for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocking muscarinic receptors in the airway.
From$38.25/ inhalerView
Advair Rotahaler
50/250mg
Advair Rotahaler carries fluticasone with salmeterol as an inhalation powder for asthma and COPD, pairing an inhaled corticosteroid with a beta2-agonist.
From$1.81/ tabletView
Bromhexine Tablets
8mg
Bromhexine 8mg tablets, used for respiratory tract disorders with thick, sticky mucus. A mucolytic that thins secretions so they clear more easily.
From$0.77/ tabletView
Theo-24 CR
400mg
Theo-24 CR is theophylline 400mg in a modified-release capsule for asthma and COPD, a methylxanthine that relaxes the bronchial muscle.
From$0.60/ tabletView
Uniphyl CR
400mg
Uniphyl CR is theophylline 400mg as a modified-release tablet rather than a capsule, for asthma and COPD. It inhibits the phosphodiesterase enzymes.
From$0.57/ tabletView
Theo-24 SR
200mg
Theo-24 SR is theophylline at the lower 200mg modified-release strength for asthma and COPD, a xanthine that raises cyclic AMP in the airway.
From$1.33/ tabletView
Key points
- Relievers open narrowed airways, while inhaled corticosteroids and other controllers reduce future symptoms or flare risk.
- A long-acting bronchodilator should be used only as directed within the treatment plan for the diagnosed condition.
- Needing a reliever more often or waking with symptoms can indicate poor control and needs review.
Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, prescription requirements and the prescribed inhaler device.
How the medicine groups differ
Relievers such as salbutamol can act quickly. Inhaled corticosteroids such as budesonide and fluticasone help control airway inflammation. Long-acting medicines include salmeterol and tiotropium. Inhaled delivery can limit, but does not eliminate, whole-body adverse effects.
What these medicines are used for
Uses include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Some nasal or inhaled medicines may also be used for allergic rhinitis, but devices and instructions differ.
Important safety checks
Ask a clinician or pharmacist to check inhaler technique and whether a spacer is needed. Do not stop a controller when symptoms improve unless advised. Rinsing the mouth after an inhaled corticosteroid may reduce local adverse effects. Heart conditions, glaucoma, urinary problems and other medicines can affect selection.
When to seek urgent care
Seek emergency help for severe breathlessness, difficulty speaking, blue or grey lips, confusion, exhaustion, chest pain, or symptoms that do not improve after following the prescribed action plan and reliever instructions.
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