Efficacy and Safety of Nebulized Formoterol as Add-on Therapy in COPD Patients Receiving Maintenance Tiotropium BromideResults from a 6-Week, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial

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Nicola A. Hanania
Ahmad Boota
Edward Kerwin
LaTanya Tomlinson
Kimberly Denis-Mize
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[1] Baylor College of Medicine,
[2] Greenville Pharmaceutical Research,undefined
[3] Clinical Research Institute of Southern Oregon,undefined
[4] PC,undefined
[5] Formerly of Dey L.P,undefined
[6] Dey,undefined
[7] L.P.,undefined
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Drugs | 2009年 / 69卷
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Formoterol; Tiotropium; Tiotropium Bromide; Inspiratory Capacity;
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Background: Current guidelines for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) recommend the use of long-acting bronchodilators in the maintenance management of COPD. Combining bronchodilators that work through different mechanisms is recommended in patients with continuous symptoms.
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页码:1205 / 1216
页数:11
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