3.1 Bronchodilators 

3.1 Bronchodilators

 

Combivent inhaler 20mcg/100mcg m.i

F

Salbutamol & Ipratropium

Combivent nebules 2.5mg/500mcg

F

Eformoterol turbohaler 12mcg/m.i

F

.

Ipratropium inhaler 20mcg/m.i

F

 

Ipratropium nebules 250mcg/1ml

F

 

Ipratropium nebules 500mcg/2ml

F

 

Salbutamol Accuhaler

F

 

Salbutamol inhaler 100mcg/m.i

F

 

Salbutamol injection 250mcg/5ml

F

 

Salbutamol injection 5mg/5ml

F

 

Salbutamol nebules 2.5mg/2.5ml, 5mg/2.5ml

F

 

Salbutamol syrup 2mg/5ml

F

 

Salbutamol tablets 2mg, 4mg

F

 

Salbutamol tablets SR 4mg, 8mg (Volmax)

F

 

Salmeterol inhaler 25mcg/m.i

F

 

Salmeterol Accuhaler 50mcg

F

 

Terbutaline inhaler 250mcg/m.i

F

 

Terbutaline turbohaler 500mcg

F

 

Terbutaline injection 500mcg/1ml

F

 

Terbutaline nebuliser solution 5mg/2ml

F

 

Terbutaline syrup 1.5mg/5ml

F

 

Terbutaline tablets 5mg

F

 

Tiotropium capsule 18cmg

F

See Guidelines

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

3.1.3 Theophylline

 

Aminophylline injection 250mg/10ml

F

 

Aminophylline injection 500mg/2ml

F

 

Phyllocontin tablets 225mg

F

 

Slo-phyllin capsules 60mg, 125mg, 250mg

F

 

Uniphyllin SR tablets 200mg, 300mg, 400mg

F

 

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.

3.1.5 Spacer devices

 

Aerochamber

F

 

Volumatic

F

 

Nebuhaler

F