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View Post: Asthma/COPD/allergy - Windows Live
2 Dec 2008
Oral systemic corticosteroids: 1) methylprednisolone. 2) prednisolone. 3) prednisone. Inhaled corticosteroids: 1) beclomethasone HFA/Beconase AQ. 2) budesonide DPI & nebulizer/Rhinocort aqua 3) flunisolide MDI/AeroBid. 4) Fluticasone MDI/ Flovent ... 3) for COPD: Albuterol and Ipratropium/Combivent. Mast cell stabilizers. 1) Cromolyn (MDI, Nebulizer). 2) Nedocromil (MDI). Anti-IgE/Immunomodulators: 1) omalizumab. Leukotriene Modifiers (LTRA). 1) Montelukast (oral only) ...
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View Post: Advances With Inhaled Corticosteroids
28 Dec 2006
Flunisolide exhibits 7% oral bioavailability. In contrast, both fluticasone propionate and ciclesonide have a negligible oral bioavailability of < 1%. Although no data are available on the oral bioavailability of mometasone furoate, its systemic .... New Drugs for Asthma, Allergy and COPD. Basel, Switzerland: Karger; 2001:91-93. Mackie AE, Ventresca GP, Fuller RW, Bye A. Pharmacokinetics of intravenous fluticasone propionate in healthy subjects. Br J Clin Pharmacol. ...
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View Post: Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propionate) Drug Information: Uses ...
19 Jun 2008
Disposable purple device with 60 blisters containing a combination of fluticasone propionate (100, 250, or 500 mcg) and salmeterol (50 mcg) as an oral inhalation powder formulation. An institutional pack containing 14 ..... Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, have been reported in patients with COPD following the inhaled administration of corticosteroids, including fluticasone propionate and ADVAIR DISKUS. In 2 replicate 12-month studies of 1579 ...
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View Post: New Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma 2008 ...
27 Feb 2009
The use of oral systemic beta2-agonists and regularly scheduled inhaled SABAs is not recommended due to increased adverse events and the potential for poorly controlled asthma. .... Patients receiving zafirlukast who currently use or have previously used chronic oral systemic corticosteroids should also be monitored for a form of eosinophilic vasculitis-Churg-Strauss syndrome—in which patients may develop a vasculitic rash, eosinophilia, and increasing pulmonary, cardiac, ...
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View Post: drugstore24x7: Advair Diskus 500 mcg-50 mcg/Dose for Inhalation
4 Mar 2009 by drugstore24x7  
It is used as a long-term (maintenance) treatment to prevent or decrease wheezing and trouble breathing caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (e.g., COPD, emphysema). It works in the airways by decreasing swelling and relaxing muscles. ... In patients with asthma, this medication should not be used when breathing problems can be controlled with inhaled corticosteroids (e.g., flunisolide, fluticasone) and occasional use of quick-relief inhalers. ...
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View Post: Asthma Indicators…How Good is your Control?
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View Post: Antihistamines Antitussives Expectorants and Decongestants
25 Apr 2008 by Semaj1212  
Use with caution in increased intraocular pressure, cardiac or renal disease, hypertension, asthma, COPD, peptic ulcer disease, BPH, or pregnancy. Copyright © 2002, 1998, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved. ... Nasal Decongestants: Therapeutic Uses Relief of nasal congestion associated with: • Acute or chronic rhinitis • Common cold • Sinusitis • Hay fever • Other allergies May also be used to reduce swelling of the nasal passage and facilitate visualization of ...
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View Post: 5000 سؤال للبورد الكندي - منتديات الصيادلة اليوم
1 Aug 2008 by عمر بن الخطاب  
Comments: Ipratropium is a cholinergic antagonist used as the drug of choice in the treatment of COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by blocking the brochoconstriction caused by activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. ... Comments: Severe intermittent asthma treatment is best done by short and long-acting β-agonists plus inhaled and oral corticosteroids. 16- C Comments: Ipratropium is an anticholinergic drug that be used in adjunct treatment of asthma. ...
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View Post: Stepwise Approach to Asthma Management
May 2009
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View Blog: Inhaled corticosteroids are recommended, since they are effective and avoid the severe side effects of systemic corticosteroids. Inhaled corticosteroids include beclomethasone (Qvar), budesonide (Pulmicort), flunisolide (Aerobid), ... Also at step 6, chronic oral corticosteroids (usually prednisone) are considered. While the medications used at each step are important, they represent only part of the plan of care. As can be seen in Figure 3, there are a number of boxes

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View Post: Antihistamines (Clinical Nclex Pharmacology)
25 Sep 2008 by philippine_nurses  
Slide 38: Nasal Decongestants: Therapeutic Uses Relief of nasal congestion associated with: • Acute or chronic rhinitis • Common cold • Sinusitis • Hay fever • Other allergies May also be used to reduce swelling of the nasal passage and facilitate ..... The information provided through this Web site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, ...
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