[Also Published in Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences. 2004,46: 137-153 And Lung India 2004,21:11-26.]
 
Preface
Introduction
Epidemilogy & Risk Factors
Pathogenesis & Pathophysiology
How to diagnose COPD?
Investigations
Treatment of patient with stable COPD
Management of acute exacerbations
Progression and Prognosis
COPD Algorithm
References
Tables
List of participants
Consultants & Reviewers
Rapporteurs
 
 
 
Table 7. Commonly used bronchodilator drugs in India.

 Drugs  Metered dose/dry powder  inhalers (ug/dose)  Oral
     
 Beta agonists    
 Salbutamol  100-200  2-4 mg tid/qid
 Terbutaline  250-500  2.5-5 mg tid
 Salmeterol  25-50  
 Formeterol  6-12  
 Bambuterol    10-20 mg/day
     
 Anticholinergics    
 Ipratropium  40-80  
 Tiotropium  18  
     
 Methyxanthines    
 Aminophyllins    225-450 mg/day
 Theophyllins    200-600 mg/day

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