Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Medications for COPD

Drugs commonly associated with COPD may have a significant impact on nutritional status. Common examples:
  • Xanthine derivatives (e.g. theophylline) - anorexia, nausea
  • Cromolyn derivatives or nedocromil sodium - anorexia, nausea
  • Corticosteroids - increased appetite, bone demineralization, wasting of lean muscle mass

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