Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Active Ingredient: Glycopyrronium

Indication for Glycopyrronium

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)
Therapeutic intent: Curative procedure

Glycopyrronium bromide is indicated as a maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

50 ug once daily

For:

Dosage regimens

Respiratory (Inhalation), 50 micrograms glycopyrronium, once daily.

Detailed description

The recommended dose is 50 micrograms once daily.

Glycopyrronium bromide is recommended to be administered, at the same time of the day each day. If a dose is missed, the next dose should be taken as soon as possible. Patients should be instructed not to take more than one dose in a day.

Active ingredient

Glycopyrronium

Glycopyrronium is an inhaled long-acting muscarinic receptor antagonist (anticholinergic) for once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of COPD. Glycopyrronium works by blocking the bronchoconstrictor action of acetylcholine on airway smooth muscle cells, thereby dilating the airways.

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