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Standard of Care Asthma Medication
Standard of care asthma medications typically work by reducing airway inflammation and/or dilating airways to improve breathing.
Standard of care asthma medications typically work by reducing airway inflammation and/or dilating airways to improve breathing. Used for Asthma (maintenance and/or rescue therapy).
At a glance
| Generic name | Standard of Care Asthma Medication |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Respiratory/Pulmonology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
This category encompasses multiple drug classes including inhaled corticosteroids (which suppress airway inflammation), long-acting beta-2 agonists (which relax airway smooth muscle), and combination inhalers. The specific mechanism depends on which standard of care agent is being referenced, as this is a broad category rather than a single drug entity.
Approved indications
- Asthma (maintenance and/or rescue therapy)
Common side effects
- Tremor
- Tachycardia
- Oral candidiasis
- Headache
- Nervousness
Key clinical trials
- A 12-Week Treatment Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Albuterol Multidose Dry Powder Inhaler With Integrated Electronic Module Digital System (eMDPI DS) in Participants13 Years or Older With Asthma (PHASE4)
- Catheter Ablation Versus Anti-arrhythmic Drugs for Premature Ventricular Complexes (NA)
- A Non-interventional, Prospective Study With Benralizumab
- PremaBiom: Metatranscriptomics of the Respiratory Microbiome to Predict the Occurrence of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants (NA)
- Asthma Navigator Intervention to Improve Health Equity in Children (NA)
- Boosting Referrals to Asthma Specialists for Patients Seen at the Emergency Room for an Asthma Exacerbation (NA)
- Anti-Inflammatory Reliever South Africa (PHASE3)
- Promoting Asthma Management Guidelines With Technology-Based Intervention and Care Coordination in Clinics and Schools (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |