Asthma Common Drugs - Dose of Inhaled Steroids,Cromolyn Sodium,Nedocromil Sodium

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

New user Register

Forgot Password

Change Password

Asthma in Children

Allergic Disorders

Asthma

Anaphylaxis

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: ENCYLOPEDIA

Asthma Introduction

Asthma Definition

Asthma Pathophysiology

Asthma Clinical Features

Pointers to Asthma Diagnosis

Asthma Differential Diagnosis

Asthma Investigations

Asthma Classification and Medications

Asthma Management Guidelines

Asthma Therapy

Asthma Common Drugs

Asthma Intervention Drugs

Asthma other Drugs and Control

Patient Education about Asthma

Asthma Management and References

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: PARENTING ARTICLES

Asthma In Children

Frequently Asked Questions About Asthma

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN: VIDEOS

Asthma in Children- Part 1

Asthma in Children- Part 2

Asthma in Children- Part 3

Clinical Tools

Clinical Vignettes

Diseases & Conditions

Drugs Interaction Calculator

Podcasts

Patient Management Online

Diagnostic Dilemma

Question of the Day

Diagnostic Aid

VACCINE REMINDER

Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Ask Queries

SPECIALIST ANSWERS

Today's Poll

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Dr C.T.Deshmukh
Professor of Pediatrics, K.E.M Hospital

Common drugs used in Asthma

Continued...

Doses of inhaled steroids

Drug	Low dose (m g/day)	Medium dose (m g/day)	High dose (m g/day)
Beclamethasone dipropionate	200 - 400	400 - 600	600 - 800
Budesonide	200 - 400	400 - 600	600 - 800
Fluticasone	125 - 250	250 - 500	500 - 750

Cromolyn sodium and Nedocromil sodium

Cromolyn remains the safest drug in asthma.

It modulates mast cell mediator release and eosinophil recruitment. Cromolyn has the ability to attenuate both early and late-phase IgE-mediated reactions.

It is not effective in acute episodes and may not be useful below 1 year of age.

In mild persistent asthma under 5 years of age it can be tried before low dose steroid therapy. Cromolyn can be effective in many patients, alone or in conjunction with bronchodilators, in preventing the symptoms of mild-to-moderate asthma.

Two inhalations of the standard metered dose inhaler 4 times daily is the recommended dose.

Maximum effect may take 1 - 2 months.

Cromolyn can be effective in preventing or diminishing exercise-induced asthma when given 15 to 30 minutes before exercise.

Available as inhalers, spinhaler capsules and nebulizer solution.

Next : Asthma Common Drugs(Contd.)

Mail To Your Friend

Print This Article

ASTHMA IN CHILDREN : EXPERTISE VIEWS

About Asthma preventer inhalation therapy for Children?

Use of Spirometer in Pediatric Patients other than using for diagnosis?

About bronchial asthma related to MGSO4 (Mag sulphate)?

About no cold freon effect of spacers used in asthma?

Role of FeNo2 in management of Asthma?

TOP SEARCH TERMS

Introduction of Asthma

Asthma Definition

Pathophysiology of Asthma

Clinical Features of Asthma

Asthma Diagnosis Pointers

Differential Diagnosis of Asthma

Investigations for Asthma

Classification and Medications of Asthma

Asthma Management Guidelines

Stepwise Asthma Therapy

Common Drugs Used in Asthma

Asthma Intervention Drugs

Drugs Related to Asthma

Patient Education about Asthma

Asthma Management and References

Anaphylaxis in Children

Diseases & Conditions

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Pediatric Conferences

Ped Tools

Adverse Drug Reactions

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Infection in Children

Pedcall

Medical ADRIS

Vaccine Reminder

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids