Pharmacology and Therapeutics of Asthma and COPD

by Clive P. Page (Editor), Peter J. Barnes (Editor)

Overview

With contributions by numerous experts

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540004646
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	02/20/2004
Series:	Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology , #161
Edition description:	2004
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Pathogenesis of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – common diseases with unmet needs.- Beta 2 agonists.- Muscarinic receptor antagonists.- Xanthines and Phosphodiesterase inhibitors.- Glucocorticosteroids.- Fixed dose combination inhalers.- Anti-IgE and biologic approaches for the treatment of asthma.- Leukotriene receptor antagonists and anti-allergy drugs.- Novel anti-inflammatory drugs.- Bifunctional drugs for the treatment of respiratory diseases.- Drugs affecting TRP channels.- Evaluation of new drugs for asthma and COPD: endpoints, biomarkers and clinical trial design.- Drug delivery devices for inhaled medicines.

Editorial Reviews

This is an excellent guide to help readers understand the thinking behind management choices in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. … This book, written by a respected group of international authors, will provide a valuable reference for both primary and secondary care clinicians as well as allied health professionals and students who are looking for succinct, up-to-date information to help them treat patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” (J. K. Quint, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Vol. 78 (5), May, 2017)

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