Inhaled Formoterol-Fluticasone Single Inhaler Therapy in Asthma: Real-World Efficacy, Budget Impact, and Potential to Improve Adherence
Joint Authors
R, Divya
Venkitakrishnan, Rajesh
Augustine, Jolsana
Cleetus, Melcy
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Asthma is the commonest chronic disease affecting airways in humans and has an increasing global disease burden.
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the first-line therapeutic option for asthma, and addition of a long-acting beta 2-agonist (LABA) has been shown to improve asthma control.
A combination of the two agents in a single inhaler is beneficial with regard to ease of administration and patient compliance.
Various ICS-LABA formulations are available across various countries in the world, one among them being formoterol-fluticasone.
Both formoterol and fluticasone have pharmacologic peculiarities which places the combination in a uniquely advantageous position when it comes to asthma therapy.
The present review focuses on some of the, hitherto, less explored aspects of this combination inhaler such as real-world efficacy, impact on budget allocation, results of switch-over therapy, and potential to improve adherence to asthma treatment.
It also provides practical recommendations on positioning it in real-world asthma management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Venkitakrishnan, Rajesh& Augustine, Jolsana& R, Divya& Cleetus, Melcy. 2020. Inhaled Formoterol-Fluticasone Single Inhaler Therapy in Asthma: Real-World Efficacy, Budget Impact, and Potential to Improve Adherence. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152221
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Venkitakrishnan, Rajesh…[et al.]. Inhaled Formoterol-Fluticasone Single Inhaler Therapy in Asthma: Real-World Efficacy, Budget Impact, and Potential to Improve Adherence. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152221
American Medical Association (AMA)
Venkitakrishnan, Rajesh& Augustine, Jolsana& R, Divya& Cleetus, Melcy. Inhaled Formoterol-Fluticasone Single Inhaler Therapy in Asthma: Real-World Efficacy, Budget Impact, and Potential to Improve Adherence. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152221
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1152221