New Drug Approved to Treat COPD

• Autores: Diane S. Aschenbrenner
• Localización: American Journal of Nursing, ISSN 0002-936X, Vol. 114, Nº. 4, 2014, págs. 24-25
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • * Umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation powder (Anoro Ellipta) is a new drug for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

    * It's used once daily for long-term maintenance and cannot be used to treat acute bronchospasm or asthma.

    * As a combination of an anticholinergic and a long-acting b2-agonist, Anoro Ellipta carries the same warnings regarding drug�drug interactions and adverse effects as other drugs in those classes.