Figure 8: Examples of ICS Withdrawal Regimens LABA/LAMA, ICS/LABA and ICS/LABA/LAMA. DPIs require a deep and fast
Combination inhalers – These medications contain both an ICS and a LABA. Examples include fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair Diskus) and budesonide/
This involves combining an ICS, a LABA, and a LAMA into a single medication. An example is fluticasone/vilanterol/umeclidinium (Trelegy Ellipta)
Examples of LABA inhalers include Serevent (salmeterol), Foradil (formoterol), and Striverdi (olodaterol). Theophylline is another kind of long
antagonist (LAMA) or long-acting betanist (LABA). A LAMA/LABA Prescribing drugs of dependence in general practice, Part B:
This involves combining an ICS, a LABA, and a LAMA into a single medication. An example is fluticasone/vilanterol/umeclidinium (Trelegy Ellipta)
MART is only available for ICS and LABA combinations in which the LABA has a fast-acting component (for example, formoterol). Appropriate for patients on
Examples of LABA inhalers include Serevent (salmeterol), Foradil (formoterol), and Striverdi (olodaterol). Theophylline is another kind of long-
Examples of LABA inhalers include Serevent (salmeterol), Foradil (formoterol), and Striverdi (olodaterol). Theophylline is another kind of long-
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