Explain Where Inspiolto Respimat and Duaklir Genuair Fit In for COPD

August 2015

You'll see two new combo inhalers for COPD, Inspiolto Respimat (in-spee-OHL-toe) and Duaklir Genuair (DOO-ak-leer).

Both combine a long-acting anticholinergic PLUS a long-acting

beta-agonist...similar to Ultibro Breezhaler (glycopyrronium/indacaterol) and Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium/vilanterol).

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Table of Contents

Antithrombotics Suggest "Bridging" Fewer Warfarin Patients With Enoxaparin
COPD Explain Where Inspiolto Respimat and Duaklir Genuair Fit In for COPD
Insulin Explain That a "Unit Is a Unit" With Insulin Products
Insulin Don't Think of Toujeo as an Option When High Insulin Doses Are Needed
Kidney Stones Don't Routinely Recommend Tamsulosin or Nifedipine to Pass Kidney Stones
Asthma Help Select an Appropriate Spacer for Preschoolers With Asthma
Osteoarthritis Don't Remove Acetaminophen From Your Osteoarthritis Toolbox
Photosensitivity Advise Taking Photosensitizing Meds in the Evening if Appropriate
Prediabetes Help Identify Patients at Risk for Prediabetes
Opioids Expect Long-Term Buprenorphine/Naloxone Therapy for Opioid Dependence
Pregnancy Expect Pregnancy Letter Categories to be Phased Out
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