What is the role of triple inhaled therapy in COPD?

JAAPA. 2019 Oct;32(10):44-45. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000580568.79593.55.

Abstract

Triple inhaled therapy for maintenance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) consists of an inhaled corticosteroid, long-acting muscarinic antagonist, and long-acting beta2-agonist. Recent clinical studies evaluating triple therapy found a reduction in COPD exacerbations compared with other combination therapies. This article discusses the role of triple therapy in treating patients with COPD.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Muscarinic Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
  • Muscarinic Antagonists