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aerosolized agent
Indications:
- aersolized bronchodilators are used for treatment of
- bronchitis
- chronic bronchitis
- COPD exacerbation
- less useful for pulmonary emphysema
- asthma
- cough due to bronchospasm
Dosage:
administered by
1) metered-dose inhaler
2) nebulizer
3) dry powder inhaler (Turbuhaler, Advair Diskus)
Related
aerosol
metered dose inhaler (MDI)
nebulizer
Specific
aerosolized morphine (nebulized morphine)
CFTR gene-liposome complex
inhaled anticholinergic agent
inhaled beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist
inhaled glucocorticoid
inhaled levodopa (CVT-301)
insulin inhalation (Exubera, Afrezza)
General
inhalation agent (inhalant)
References
- Dolovich MB, Ahrens RC, Hess DR, Anderson P, Dhand R,
Rau JL, Smaldone GC, Guyatt G.
Device selection and outcomes of aerosol therapy: evidence-based
guidelines: American College of Chest Physicians/American
College of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology.
Chest. 2005 Jan;127(1):335-71.
PMID: 15654001
http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/full/127/1/335
(corresponding NGC guideline withdrawn Nov 2015)
- Prescriber's Letter 12(3): 2005
Common Inhaled Asthma Medications - Dose Comparison and Tips
for Use
Detail-Document#: 210303
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com