LES ANTICHOLINERGIQUES, MEDICAMENTS ANTI-ASTHMATIQUES

G. M. Halpern

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Abstract

Anticholinergic drugs have been by asthmatics since antiquity (Belladone, Dature Stramonium). Many classical antihistamines have anticholinergic properties and could be aerosolized. However, ipratropium bromide (Atrovent®) is available as a metered-dose inhaler, and may prove useful in asthmatic patients with chronic exacerbation of vagal stimulation. An office/clinic test is recommended; combination with a beta-2-agonist is widely prescribed in Europe and Asia.
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)990-992
JournalMedecine et Hygiene
Volume50
Issue number1928
Publication statusPublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes

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