2017
DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2017.1317575
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Safety of inhaled long-acting anti-muscarinic agents in COPD

Abstract: Evidence-based guidelines recommend inhaled long-acting anti-muscarinic agents (LAMAs) as first-line maintenance therapy for symptomatic patients with COPD. Several LAMAs are now available for use either as monotherapy or in combination with other COPD medications, including long-acting β-agonists (LABAs) or inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). The efficacy and long-term safety of these medications have been evaluated in multiple clinical trials and real-life studies. This review evaluates the evidence available on … Show more

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“…Neutrophilic inflammation, a central feature of COPD, is closely associated with the severity of peripheral airway dysfunction in COPD [ 22 ]. Long-acting antimuscarinics or long-acting β 2 -adrenoceptor agonists, with or without inhaled glucocorticoids, are suggested by the COPD guidelines [ 23 ]. Clinical studies indicate that inhaled budesonide can be a good alternative for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ 24 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Neutrophilic inflammation, a central feature of COPD, is closely associated with the severity of peripheral airway dysfunction in COPD [ 22 ]. Long-acting antimuscarinics or long-acting β 2 -adrenoceptor agonists, with or without inhaled glucocorticoids, are suggested by the COPD guidelines [ 23 ]. Clinical studies indicate that inhaled budesonide can be a good alternative for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ 24 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Side effects associated with the use of β 2 -agonists increase dose-proportionally and may increase with advancing age, particularly with the concomitant use of other drugs in patients with comorbidities, such as the elderly. The most common side effect associated with the use of anticholinergics is dry mouth 38 , which in elderly patients can impact the ability to communicate, and may lead to secondary events such as predisposing to malnutrition and increasing the risk of respiratory infections. Nevertheless, in the present analysis, no increase in the proportion of patients experiencing dry mouth was observed with tiotropium/olodaterol compared with the monocomponents.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%