COPD

Question 1

What are the treatment options and their doses for an acute exacerbation of COPD?

Answer 1

• O2
• Salbutamol 5mg
• Ipratropium 500mcg
• Aminophylline
• Ventilation (pH 7.25 - 7.35 NIV, pH <7.25 IV)
• Prednisolone 30mg PO OD for 5 days

Question 2

What is the brand name of the triple therapy inhaler which contains beclometasone, formoterol and glycopyrronium (ICS + LABA + LAMA)?

Answer 2

Trimbow