Pharmacological basis and scientific rationale underlying the targeted use of inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-adrenergic agonist combinations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment.

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex respiratory disorder, whose medical and socioeconomic burden as one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality is increasing worldwide. COPD pathophysiology includes chronic airway/lung inflammation and progressive airflow limitation. Therefore, anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator agents are key players in COPD treatment. AREAS COVERED:This review article discusses the complementary molecular interactions connecting the respective mechanisms of action of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting β2-adrenergic agonists (LABAs). Moreover, attention is also focused on clinical trials, which have shown that ICS/LABA combinations are very effective in improving COPD symptoms and lung function, being also able to significantly reduce disease exacerbations. EXPERT OPINION:In selected subgroups of COPD patients, ICS/LABA combinations represent a very useful therapeutic approach for this widespread chronic respiratory disease. In addition to the well-known fixed-dose drug associations such as fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate and budesonide/formoterol fumarate, other newly developed ICS/LABA combinations are currently emerging as very interesting pharmacological options for COPD treatment.

authors

Pelaia G,Muzzio CC,Vatrella A,Maselli R,Magnoni MS,Rizzi A

doi

10.1517/14656566.2015.1070826

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2015-01-01 00:00:00

pages

2009-21

issue

13

eissn

1465-6566

issn

1744-7666

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16

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