3.1 Bronchodilators
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3.1 Bronchodilators |
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Combivent inhaler 20mcg/100mcg m.i |
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Salbutamol & Ipratropium |
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Combivent nebules 2.5mg/500mcg |
F |
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Eformoterol turbohaler 12mcg/m.i |
F |
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Ipratropium inhaler 20mcg/m.i |
F |
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Ipratropium nebules 250mcg/1ml |
F |
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Ipratropium nebules 500mcg/2ml |
F |
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Salbutamol Accuhaler |
F |
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Salbutamol inhaler 100mcg/m.i |
F |
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Salbutamol injection 250mcg/5ml |
F |
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Salbutamol injection 5mg/5ml |
F |
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Salbutamol nebules 2.5mg/2.5ml, 5mg/2.5ml |
F |
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Salbutamol syrup 2mg/5ml |
F |
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Salbutamol tablets 2mg, 4mg |
F |
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Salbutamol tablets SR 4mg, 8mg (Volmax) |
F |
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Salmeterol inhaler 25mcg/m.i |
F |
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Salmeterol Accuhaler 50mcg |
F |
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Terbutaline inhaler 250mcg/m.i |
F |
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Terbutaline turbohaler 500mcg |
F |
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Terbutaline injection 500mcg/1ml |
F |
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Terbutaline nebuliser solution 5mg/2ml |
F |
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Terbutaline syrup 1.5mg/5ml |
F |
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Terbutaline tablets 5mg |
F |
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Tiotropium capsule 18cmg |
F |
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If any patient experiences difficulty in using formulary inhaler choices, please contact Pharmacy or Respiratory Physiotherapist (Bleep 108) to discuss the availability of alternative inhaler devices.
*Salmeterol should not be initiated in patients with worsening or acutely deteriorating asthma.
For further information about asthma, see BTS/SIGN British Guidelines on the Management of Asthma in Thorax 2003; 58 (Suppl I): i1-i94 or see www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/sign/index.htm
For further information about COPD, see NICE guidelines Feb 2004 at www.nice.org.uk/pdf/CG012_niceguideline.pdf
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3.1.3 Theophylline |
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Aminophylline injection 250mg/10ml |
F |
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Aminophylline injection 500mg/2ml |
F |
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Phyllocontin tablets 225mg |
F |
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Slo-phyllin capsules 60mg, 125mg, 250mg |
F |
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Uniphyllin SR tablets 200mg, 300mg, 400mg |
F |
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If a patient is prescribed a slow release preparation of theophylline or aminophylline, it is important to specify the particular brand name of the product e.g. Slo-phyllin to ensure that the patient is maintained on the same brand.
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3.1.5 Spacer devices |
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Aerochamber |
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Volumatic |
F |
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Nebuhaler |
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