scholarly journals Inhaled glucocorticosteroids in treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/

2018 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-261
Author(s):  
Anna G. Romanovskikh ◽  
Yu. G. Belotserkovskaya ◽  
I. P. Smirnov

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an urgent problem of modern healthcare. One of the most frequent approaches to the therapy of the COPD remains the appointment of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) and long-acting β2-agonists (LABAs) in fixed-dose combinations. At the same time, the role and place of fixed-dose combinations (ICS/LABA) in COPD therapy is currently being actively discussed. The presented article describes the efficacy and safety of fixed-dose combinations (ICS/LABA) in COPD patients, modern approaches to the appointment of ICS/LABA.

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-87
Author(s):  
I. V. Leshchenko ◽  
A. S. Meshcheryakova

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of death in the structure of respiratory diseases. The problem of rational pharmacotherapy of COPD have attracted attention of the medical scientific society for many years. The understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease has deepened and approaches to the therapy have changed. Some COPD patients need regular fixed-combination therapy: long-acting bronchodilators (LABD) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in order to prevent exacerbations and reduce the severity of symptoms of the disease. Blood eosinophils count is one of criteria for choosing regular therapy. The appearance of fixed triple combinations of ICS/LABD increased the effectiveness of COPD therapy, and a new delivery device for fixed combination of budesonide/formoterol makes it possible to use ICS successfully in the most severe patients.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masato Muraki ◽  
Yuki Kunita ◽  
Ken Shirahase ◽  
Ryo Yamazaki ◽  
Soichiro Hanada ◽  
...  

Abstract Background In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, combination treatment with long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) and long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) increases forced expiratory volume in one second and reduces symptoms compared to monotherapy. In Japan, three different once-daily fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) have been prescribed since 2015, although a direct comparison of these FDCs has never been performed. The objective of the present study was to compare the effectiveness, preference, and safety of three LAMA/LABA FDCs—glycopyrronium/indacaterol (Gly/Ind), umeclidinium/vilanterol (Ume/Vil), and tiotropium/olodaterol (Tio/Olo)—in patients with COPD. Methods We enrolled 75 COPD outpatients (male:female ratio, 69:6; 77.4 ± 6.9 years). A prospective, randomized, crossover study was conducted on three groups using three FDCs: Gly/Ind; Ume/Vil; and Tio/Olo. Each medication was administered for 4 weeks before crossover (total 12 weeks). After each FDC administration, a respiratory function test and questionnaire survey were conducted. A comparative questionnaire survey of all three LAMA/LABA FDCs was conducted after 12 weeks (following administration of final FDC). Results No significant differences in COPD Assessment Test or modified Medical Research Council dyspnea questionnaire were reported in the surveys completed after each FDC administration; no significant differences in spirometric items were observed. In the final comparative questionnaire survey, patients reported better actual feeling of being able to inhale following Gly/Ind administration compared with Tio/Olo, although no significant differences in adverse events or other evaluations were reported. Conclusions The three LAMA/LABA FDCs administered to COPD patients show similar effects and safety, although some minor individual preference was reported. Trial registration This study retrospectively registered with the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (number UMIN000041342, registered on August 6, 2020).


2021 ◽  
pp. 089719002110537
Author(s):  
Anamarie Tomaich ◽  
Shawnee Klatt ◽  
Michael W. Nagy

Objective To review the 2020 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report recommendations and create an algorithm to assist clinicians in determining which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients qualify for inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) de-escalation. Data Sources: A literature search of MEDLINE/PubMed from 2002 to August 2021 was conducted using the search terms inhaled corticosteroids, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and de-escalation and review of the reference lists of identified articles for pertinent citations. Study Selection and Data Extraction Relevant studies and articles were included if they focused on the utilization of ICS in COPD. Data Synthesis The 2020 GOLD report only recommends triple therapy with ICS, long acting beta agonists, and long acting muscarinic antagonists for patients with frequent exacerbations, frequent hospitalizations, or elevated blood eosinophil counts. Despite this clear framework, patients are prescribed ICS without these characteristics. Available evidence suggests that these patients can be de-escalated from ICS therapy without concern for worsening lung function or exacerbations. Relevance to Patient Care and Clinical Practice: Patients with COPD may be experiencing more risk than benefit on ICS therapy. Clinicians should be knowledgeable on how to evaluate patient therapy for appropriateness and know how to safely deprescribe ICS given their limited efficacy in many COPD patients. Conclusion There remains no specific guidance on how to de-escalate patients off an ICS when the therapy is not indicated. Use of clinical evidence with stepwise algorithms can be models to approach de-escalation of ICS in patients with COPD.


2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 602-612
Author(s):  
I. V. Leshchenko

Combinations of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting bronchodilators are recommended for those patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who did not improve significantly with regular long-acting bronchodilators. ICS are known to increase the risk of pneumonia in elderly patients (over 55 years), current smokers, patients with acute exacerbation of COPD, patients with history of previous pneumonia, patients with body mass index < 25 kg/m2, and patients with dyspnea or severe airflow limitation. The risk-benefit ratio should be considered before initiating the treatment with ICS in COPD patients, particularly in patients with the risk factors of adverse events associated with ICS.


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