Aerospan HFA Alternatives Compared
| Aerospan HFA | Montelukast | Prednisone |
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| Aerospan HFA (flunisolide) | Montelukast | Prednisone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Asthma. Aerospan HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Montelukast is an oral medication that is usually taken daily for the maintenance treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. It will not relieve an acute asthma attack and some people may experience... View more |
Prescription only
Prednisone effectively controls inflammation and an overactive immune system but may not be suitable for everybody. Long-term use is limited by potentially severe side effects such as adrenal... View more |
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| More about Aerospan HFA (flunisolide) | More about Montelukast | More about Prednisone | ||||||||||||||||
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Aerospan HFA has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Montelukast has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 568 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
Prednisone has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 857 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Montelukast prices |
View all Prednisone prices |
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Singulair | Rayos | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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1.8 hours |
5.5 hours |
4 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with Aerospan HFA:
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A total of 112 drugs are known to interact with Montelukast:
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A total of 595 drugs are known to interact with Prednisone:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 27, 2006 |
N/A |
February 21, 1955 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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