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Drugs for COPD
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 2, 2024; (Issue 1710)
The main goals of treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) are to relieve symptoms,
reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations,
prevent disease progression, and reduce...
The main goals of treatment of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) are to relieve symptoms,
reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations,
prevent disease progression, and reduce mortality.
GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung
Disease) guidelines for treatment of COPD were
updated recently. Treatment of acute exacerbations
is not discussed here. Drugs available for treatment
of COPD are listed in Tables 1 and 3.
Drugs for COPD
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 7, 2020; (Issue 1606)
The main goals of treatment for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) are to relieve symptoms,
reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations,
and prevent disease progression. Several...
The main goals of treatment for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) are to relieve symptoms,
reduce the frequency and severity of exacerbations,
and prevent disease progression. Several guidelines
and review articles on COPD treatment have been
published in recent years. Treatment of acute
exacerbations is not discussed here.
Drugs for Smoking Cessation
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 15, 2019; (Issue 1576)
Smoking tobacco remains the primary preventable
cause of death in the US. Smoking cessation often requires
both pharmacotherapy and behavioral...
Smoking tobacco remains the primary preventable
cause of death in the US. Smoking cessation often requires
both pharmacotherapy and behavioral support.
Expanded Table: Some Drugs for Smoking Cessation (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 15, 2019; (Issue 1576)
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Drugs for Tobacco Dependence
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 29, 2016; (Issue 1489)
Tobacco dependence remains the primary preventable
cause of death in the United States. It is a chronic
disorder that often requires pharmacologic therapy,
but counseling may be equally effective and can add...
Tobacco dependence remains the primary preventable
cause of death in the United States. It is a chronic
disorder that often requires pharmacologic therapy,
but counseling may be equally effective and can add to
the effectiveness of any treatment for this indication.
Abrupt cessation of smoking appears to be as effective
as gradual reduction.
Safety of Smoking Cessation Drugs
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 24, 2009; (Issue 1319)
The most effective drugs available for treatment of tobacco dependence are bupropion (Zyban, and others and varenicline (Chantix). The FDA recently ordered the manufacturers of both to add boxed warnings about...
The most effective drugs available for treatment of tobacco dependence are bupropion (Zyban, and others and varenicline (Chantix). The FDA recently ordered the manufacturers of both to add boxed warnings about the risk of psychiatric symptoms and suicide to their prescribing information (FDA Alert, 7/1/2009).
Drugs That May Cause Psychiatric Symptoms
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 15, 2008; (Issue 1301)
Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms, but a causal connection is often difficult to establish. Psychiatric symptoms that emerge during drug treatment could also be due to the underlying illness, previously...
Many drugs can cause psychiatric symptoms, but a causal connection is often difficult to establish. Psychiatric symptoms that emerge during drug treatment could also be due to the underlying illness, previously unrecognized psychopathology, or psychosocial factors. The withdrawal of some drugs can cause symptoms such as anxiety, psychosis, delirium, agitation or depression.
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