Beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium bromide

Beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium bromide is a combination medication used in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains three active ingredients: beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate, and glycopyrronium bromide.

Etymology

The name of the medication is derived from the names of its three active ingredients: beclometasone dipropionate, formoterol fumarate, and glycopyrronium bromide.

Active Ingredients

Beclometasone Dipropionate

Beclometasone dipropionate is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are hormones that are naturally produced by the adrenal glands, and have many important functions, including control of inflammatory responses.

Formoterol Fumarate

Formoterol fumarate is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist (LABA) that works by relaxing and opening the airways to the lungs, which makes breathing easier.

Glycopyrronium Bromide

Glycopyrronium bromide is a type of medicine known as an anticholinergic. It works by blocking the action of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine in the lungs. This helps to relax and widen the airways, making it easier to breathe.

Uses

This combination medication is used to prevent and control symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema). Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Related Terms

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Beclometasone dipropionate
• Formoterol fumarate
• Glycopyrronium bromide

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