1. symptom treatment Beta2-sympathomimetics are derived from epinephrine. They selectively stimulate the adrenergic β2-receptors of bronchial muscles and thus have a bronchospasmolytic effect. For rapid symptom relief, fast-acting agents are usually administered by inhalation, for example, with a metered-dose inhaler or a powder inhaler. They should be used only when needed. An increase in administration … Antiasthmatics
Symptoms Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include a chronic cough, mucus production, sputum, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breath sounds, lack of energy, and sleep disturbances. The symptoms often worsen with physical exertion. An acute worsening of chronic symptoms is referred to as an exacerbation. In addition, numerous systemic and extrapulmonary concomitant … Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Products Formoterol is commercially available in the form of capsules for inhalation (Foradil) and as a powder inhaler (Oxis). Furthermore, combination products with budesonide (Symbicort Turbuhaler, Vannair Dosieraerosol) and fluticasone propionate are available (Formoterol Dosieraerosol). Formoterol is also combined with beclometasone fixed, see under beclometasone and formoterol (Foster). Furthermore, in 2020, a fixed combination with … Formoterol
Products Beclometasone is commercially available as a drug for inhalation and as a nasal spray (Qvar, Beclo Orion). It has been approved in many countries since 1998. This article refers to inhalation. See also under beclometasone nasal spray. Beclometasone is also combined with formoterol fix; see under Beclometasone and Formoterol (Foster). In 2020, a fixed … Beclometasone
Products The fixed combination of beclomethasone dipropionate and formoterol was approved in many countries in 2019 in the form of a metered-dose inhaler with a compressed-gas inhalation solution. In other countries, the drug has been registered for longer, for example in Germany since 2006. The powder inhalers have not yet been approved in many countries. … Beclometasone and Formoterol
