Recently, Phase I–III clinical investigation with long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilators in asthma has begun: two Phase II trials of umeclidinium bromide (umeclidinium) have completed ...

Although bronchial hyperresponsiveness to cholinergic agents is a main feature of asthma, the role of anticholinergic drugs in chronic asthma management has been largely underestimated.

Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) therapy improves symptoms in patients whose asthma is poorly controlled by an inhaled glucocorticoid alone. Alternative treatments for adults with uncontrolled ...

The addition of multiple doses of inhaled ipratropium (an anticholinergic) to beta2-agonists may reduce the rate of hospital admissions in children and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma ...

In some patients who are intolerant of short-acting beta-adrenergic agonist treatment, a short-acting anticholinergic may be used as a control medication. Next: What Is An Asthma Action Plan And ...

ATS 2012, SAN FRANCISCO – Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a ...

It can reduce severe asthma attacks. Side effects include anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), muscle pain, and cancer. How Do Anticholinergics Work to Improve Asthma Control? Tiotropium ...

Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a new study. Use of inhaled ...

When you have eosinophilic asthma, you have a larger than normal ... and sometimes a third type of drug called an anticholinergic. The amount of corticosteroid you absorb into your bloodstream ...

Tiotropium is the first long-acting anticholinergic drug that has been ... it is only recently that studies have been conducted in asthma. The decision of not promoting tiotropium in asthma ...