
COPD causes considerable health and economic burden worldwide, with incidence of the disease expected to continue to rise. Inhaled bronchodilators, such as long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) and long-acting β2-agonists (LABAs), are central to the maintenance treatment of patients with COPD. Clinical studies have demonstrated that combined LAMA + LABA therapies improve efficacy while retaining a safety profile similar to LAMA or LABA alone. This has led to the development of several LAMA/LABA fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapies, which provide patients with the convenience of two active compounds in a single inhaler. GFF MDI (Bevespi Aerosphere®) is an FDC of glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate 18/9.6 µg formulated using innovative co-suspension delivery technology for administration via metered dose inhaler (MDI). GFF MDI was developed to make a treatment option available for patients who have a requirement or preference to use an MDI, rather than a dry powder or soft mist inhaler. Now that several LAMA/LABA FDCs have been approved for use in COPD, we review the impact of dual-bronchodilator treatment on COPD therapy and discuss recent clinical studies that are helping to develop a more comprehensive understanding of how LAMA/LABA FDCs can improve patient outcomes.
RC705-779, Drug Compounding, LAMA, LABA, Review, Muscarinic Antagonists, International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, GFF MDI., Glycopyrrolate, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchodilator Agents, fixed-dose combination, Diseases of the respiratory system, Drug Combinations, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Treatment Outcome, Formoterol Fumarate, Administration, Inhalation, long-acting bronchodilator, Humans, Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
RC705-779, Drug Compounding, LAMA, LABA, Review, Muscarinic Antagonists, International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, GFF MDI., Glycopyrrolate, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Bronchodilator Agents, fixed-dose combination, Diseases of the respiratory system, Drug Combinations, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Treatment Outcome, Formoterol Fumarate, Administration, Inhalation, long-acting bronchodilator, Humans, Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
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