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Bronchodilators Corticosterioids Mast Cell Stabilizers Mucokinetic Agents Antitussive Agents	Decongestants and Antihistmines Respiratory Stimulants Treatment of Infections Paralytic Agents Adjunct Agents

Corticosterioids	Typically used to help alleviate airway obstruction by their potent anti-inflammatory action
Category Type (if applicable)	Generic Name Brand Name (if avail.)	Manufacturer	Notes
Corticosterioids Type: Short acting	Hydrocortisone		short acting (plasma half-life < 2 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Short acting	Cortisone		short acting (plasma half-life < 2 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Intermediate acting	Prednisone		intermediate acting (1-4 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Intermediate acting	Prednisolone		intermediate acting (1-4 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Intermediate acting	Methylprednisolone Brand Name: Solu-Medrol	Pharmacia & Upjohn	intermediate acting (1-4 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Intermediate acting	Triamcinolone		intermediate acting (1-4 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Long acting	Dexamethasone Brand Name: Decadron	Merck	long acting (> 3 hours)
Corticosterioids Type: Long acting	Paramethesone		long acting (> 3 hours)

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