Question

In 100 words or more, please explain ways in which a Pharmacist can specifically contribute to the treatment of a patient who has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Thank you.

Answer 1

A Pharmacist can specifically contribute to the treatment of a patient who has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by giving the him the medications that have been prescribed by the physician such as the short-acting bronchodilators such as;

albuterol

levalbuterol

ipratropium

albuterol/ipratropium (Combivent)

In an emergency situation or for quick relief.

They can give the Corticosteroids that reduce inflammation in the body, making air flow easier in the lungs such as; (Flovent)

Long-acting bronchodilators can also be given to treat COPD over a longer period of time such as;

aclidinium (Tudorza), arformoterol (Brovana) etc