Best Medicines for Asthma in India
Needs reliever (rescue) + controller (prevention) medicines.
Last updated: April 2026
Salbutamol Inhaler
Use: Rescue inhaler. Opens airways fast.
Side effects: Tremor
Side effects: Tremor. Rescue inhaler. Opens airways fast.
Budesonide Inhaler
Use: Daily controller. Prevents attacks.
Side effects: Oral thrush
Side effects: Oral thrush. Daily controller. Prevents attacks.
Montelukast
Use: Add-on for allergic asthma.
Side effects: Headache
Side effects: Headache. Add-on for allergic asthma.
When to See a Doctor
If using rescue inhaler >2x/week or night symptoms.
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