Medications for Emphysema
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Emphysema.
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Emphysema
Tiotropium
Brand Names
Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva HandiHaler
Tiotropium
Brand Names
Spiriva Respimat, Spiriva HandiHaler
Form: Spray, Capsule
Method of administration: Respiratory (inhalation), Oral
FDA approval date: October 11, 2005
Classification: Anticholinergic
SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. SPIRIVA HANDIHALER is indicated to reduce exacerbations in COPD patients. SPIRIVA HANDIHALER is an anticholinergic indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and for reducing COPD exacerbations ( 1 )
Terbutaline
Generic Name
Terbutaline
Terbutaline
Generic Name
Terbutaline
Form: Injection, Tablet
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Oral
FDA approval date: June 26, 2001
Terbutaline sulfate injection is indicated for the prevention and reversal of bronchospasm in patients 12 years of age and older with asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with bronchitis and emphysema.
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